Software Developer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $111,155–$150,385 / yr
Posted: 23 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $167k

This role $131k

$101k most similar roles pay here $210k

This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $137,931–$195,475 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $131k versus about $167k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Developer

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Software Developer - Active Top Secret required works within the software engineering team to deliver solutions for a federal government client. The role involves designing, developing, coding, testing, and debugging complex new software products while making significant enhancements to existing systems. You will integrate design strategies and product specifications into capabilities, resolve hardware and software compatibility issues, research emerging technologies, and provide input for technical documentation such as user manuals and training materials. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and CompTIA Security+ certification. The position requires experience in the full software development lifecycle, including coding and testing. Preferred technical skills include proficiency in Microsoft .NET, C#, SQL, JS, and HTML. This role addresses complex problems for government systems, ensuring high-level functionality and reliability within a secure federal environment.

What does a Software Developer earn?

Median $151475 from 90 postings across 16 companies.

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Skills

Microsoft .NET C# SQL HTML CompTIA Security+ Software Development Testing Debugging Technical Documentation

What you'll do

Design, develop, code, test, and debug complex new software products and existing enhancements.
Integrate design strategies, product specifications, development schedules, and user expectations into product capabilities.
Resolve complex hardware/software compatibility issues and interface design considerations.
Research emerging technologies to determine their impact on application execution.
Provide input for technical documentation including user manuals, system documentation, and training materials.
Troubleshoot complex problems and provide customer support for specific hardware and application issues.
Prepare reports regarding analyses, findings, and project progress.

What we're looking for

Must be a United States citizen.
Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is required, or equivalent experience.
Must have 3 years of related software development experience.
Must have at least 2 years of experience in the design, coding, testing, and documentation of software products.
CompTIA Security+ certification is required for DoD 8570 compliance.
Excellent written communication and technical documentation skills are required.
US Citizenship.

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