Cloud Developer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology•Herndon, VA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is hiring a Senior Cloud Developer to support defensive cyber and help establish a cloud platform that enables AI capabilities for 24x7x365 mission-critical systems. The role is based onsite at a customer location in Herndon, Virginia. It does not require continuous on-premises support, though occasional after-hours support may be required. The developer will build and maintain secure, scalable cloud applications and services, contribute to software releases and automation, and work with stakeholders and project teams to deliver solutions aligned with mission and security requirements. The position may also involve supporting Linux infrastructure and systems.

Requirements

At least 5 years of Cloud Engineering experience.
Strong familiarity with at least one object-oriented programming language, such as Python or Java.
Strong familiarity with at least one web framework, such as Django, Node.js, or .NET.
Experience deploying applications to the cloud.
Familiarity with cloud-based relational databases, such as RDS or Azure SQL, and object storage technologies, such as S3 or Blob Storage.
Active Top Secret SCI clearance with Polygraph.
U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree, or an equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud-based Kubernetes or other containerization technologies, such as ECR, EKS, or AKS.
Experience improving the efficiency of existing source code.
Experience with infrastructure as code, such as Terraform or Tofu.
Experience with AI programming tools, such as Claude Code, OpenCode, or Codex.
Experience with Shell, Bash, and/or Python scripting.
Linux security hardening experience and familiarity with protocols such as SSH, SFTP, DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP, and SNMP.
Experience with VMware architecture and configuration, VM spinups, and patching.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Build secure, scalable applications on a fast-paced engineering team.
Review and adjudicate pull requests according to team standards and security guidelines.
Troubleshoot and fine-tune existing code to improve efficiency and scalability.
Develop custom frontend and backend services for novel use cases.
Expand libraries and microservices to integrate new data sources and external APIs.
Communicate with stakeholders to gather requirements and iterate on a minimum viable product.
Work with relevant personnel to guide enterprise software tools through accreditation and security review milestones.
Coordinate with project managers and product owners to align deliverables with stakeholder requirements.
Support Linux infrastructure and systems as required.
Perform fault-finding, analyze and log information, and report performance exceptions.
Manage, coordinate, and implement software releases and hot fixes on applicable systems.
Create and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks.
Recommend ways to improve the environment's stability, security, efficiency, and scalability.
Collaborate with teams to develop automation strategies and deployment processes.
Use broader technical skills to assist with other projects within the Systems Engineering and Operations team.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match.
Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental and vision plans.
Paid vacation, sick and personal time, and holidays.
Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
Professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications.
Internal mobility support and opportunities to learn cutting-edge technology.
Full flex work weeks where possible.