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Senior Software Developer Lead/Expert (Java/Python)

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Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

Other

Job Family:

Software Development

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

JavaScript, Microservices Architecture, RESTful Web Services, Software Development, Spring Boot

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Senior Software Developer

We value:

Writing code rather than documents
Shipping products rather than talking about roadmaps
Big features rather than changing button colors

If this sounds like you, let’s talk.

Who You Are: We're looking for exceptional engineers who are passionate about our mission and have a strong desire to make a meaningful impact. The ideal candidate will have:

Proficient in Python/Java or similar language; an expert in majority of language constructs, able to apply them fluently to solve complicated and complex problems.
Designed a non-trivial distributed system (multi-tier) - storage layers, caching layers, application layers, understanding of failure modes, expertise with applying a strangler-pattern to transform a system from a monolith to a microservice architecture
Microservice Architecture experience, especially with high throughput and low-latency systems.
Experience with performance tuning.
Has done a complex systems migration involving multiple phases with dark reads, dark writes, light reads, light writes.

What You’ll Do:

Work in a fast paced, collaborative environment where ideas are discussed and challenged openly.
Deliver new features and improve reliability of our core services including the major read/write paths for customer intake, application screening, and information dissemination.
Identify major system bottlenecks, or flaws in business logic, and proactively address them.
Take ownership over core product problems, be able to come up with your own solutions that you love and prove through data that it is impactful at scale.
Work across the stack to solve problems, there is no reliance on another engineer or team to get something done for you.

Required Skills and Education:

Minimum of 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
Minimum of 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience (Java and/or Python)
Minimum of 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Must have experience designing a non-trivial distributed system (multi-tier) - storage layers, caching layers, application layers, understanding of failure modes, expertise with applying a strangler-pattern to transform a system from a monolith to a microservice architecture
Must have Microservice Architecture experience, especially with high throughput and low-latency systems
Experience working with complex systems migration involving multiple phases with dark reads, dark writes, light reads, light writes
Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust 6C
Positions are remote, but some travel to DC, approx. 10-25%

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience

GDIT takes care of their employees. We are a team. You will be heard and treated fairly. Our people are our strength, and we are proud of what we can do. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, we invite you to be part of this change and look forward to the solutions you provide.

The likely salary range for this position is $161,500 - $218,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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What You Should Know About Senior Software Developer Lead/Expert (Java/Python), GDIT

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? GDIT is seeking a Senior Software Developer Lead/Expert specializing in Java and Python, and the best part? You can work from anywhere! We're on a mission to create meaningful software solutions, and if you're passionate about coding and shaping technology to make an impact, this could be your dream job! As a senior developer, you'll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where sharing ideas and solving complex problems are part of your daily routine. You'll get to deliver new features and improve the reliability of our core services, ensuring a spectacular experience for users. If you're proficient in Python or Java and have experience with microservices architecture, this role will offer you the freedom to take ownership of core product problems while engaging with talented colleagues. We want creative minds who love crafting elegant, scalable code and possess the expertise to design and manage distributed systems effectively. Here at GDIT, your voice will be heard, and your talent appreciated. Join us to make a significant impact, solve meaningful problems, and enjoy a flexible remote work culture. If this sounds perfect for you, we would love to chat more about how you can contribute to our innovative team!

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What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Software Developer Lead/Expert at GDIT?

The Senior Software Developer Lead/Expert at GDIT will work closely with a dedicated team to enhance and deliver core services. You will be responsible for designing and implementing new features, optimizing system performance, and proactively addressing potential system issues. Your ability to create scalable solutions that can transform a monolithic structure into a microservices architecture will be crucial in this role.