Full Stack Software Developer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: McLean, VA
Salary: $186,542–$252,379 / yr
Posted: 79 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k

This role $219k

$130k most similar roles pay here $266k

This role pays more than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $144,940–$206,212 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $219k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Full Stack Software Developer

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As a Full Stack Software Developer - TS/SCI with Polygraph, you will join the engineering team to develop and maintain mission-critical government projects. You will build and manage scalable, secure back-end systems using Java and Python while developing RESTful services and GraphQL APIs. Your daily responsibilities include managing microservices architectures with Docker and Kubernetes, performing database management for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB, and building CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment. On the front end, you will use JavaScript with React and Lit to ensure seamless user experiences. You will also optimize performance through caching with Redis or Memcached and implement Python for AI model integration. This role focuses on solving complex technical challenges involving high concurrency, large data volumes, and advanced infrastructure for defense and intelligence applications.

Skills

Python Java Kubernetes Docker GraphQL React Lit MySQL MongoDB Redis Memcached CI/CD Jenkins Microservices Scripting Languages

What you'll do

Build and maintain scalable, secure back-end systems using Java and Python.
Develop APIs including RESTful services and GraphQL to support system functionality.
Manage microservices architectures using Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration.
Design and optimize relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases for high volume data.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment, and monitoring processes.
Develop front-end interfaces using JavaScript and modern frameworks like React and Lit.
Optimize back-end performance through caching, load balancing, and queueing techniques.
Integrate AI models and scripting tools into existing systems and new capabilities.

What we're looking for

Must possess a Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Must be a United States citizen.
BA/BS in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
15+ years of related experience.
Experience with Java, Python, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like React and Lit.
Proficiency in API development (RESTful and GraphQL), microservices architecture, and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph.

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