Software Developer (Java)

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: McLean, VA
Salary: $157,250–$212,750 / yr
Posted: 79 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $160k

This role $185k

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This role pays more than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $133,293–$186,888 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $185k versus about $160k 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 · Software Developer (Java)

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Software Developer (Java) - TS/SCI w/Poly will join the engineering team to support the development of systems and capabilities centered on a comprehensive motion imagery software suite. The role focuses on upgrading programs to cutting-edge technologies in full motion video while providing operational support for the Intelligence Community. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing microservice APIs, managing communication endpoints via gRPC or REST, performing ETL operations to decouple solutions, and creating orchestration templates for classified environments. The candidate will work with Java (AOP, IOC), C++, JavaScript, React/Redux, and AngularJS. Technical requirements include experience with SQL, NoSQL, Graph databases, Kafka streams, and container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes. The role involves troubleshooting applications in customer space and managing large-scale software products to ensure mission success within a complex technical environment.

What does a Software Developer earn?

Median $151475 from 90 postings across 16 companies.

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Skills

Java SQL NoSQL C++ JavaScript React Redux AngularJS gRPC REST NodeJS JBoss ETL GraphDB MS SQL Server OmniSci Accumulo Hadoop Kafka KsqlDB Docker Kubernetes rxJS Agile JIRA

What you'll do

Develop and maintain motion imagery software systems using Java, C++, and modern web frameworks like React/Redux.
Build and integrate microservices using gRPC and REST protocols to ensure seamless system communication.
Manage data modeling, querying, and visualization across SQL, NoSQL, and Graph databases.
Implement ETL processes to decouple solutions and manage large-scale data integration.
Create and maintain orchestration templates for transitioning software from unclassified to classified environments.
Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes in high-availability clusters.
Debug and troubleshoot complex software issues within the customer's secure environment.
Manage project metrics, backlogs, and sprint cycles using JIRA within an Agile framework.

What we're looking for

Must be a United States citizen.
Must possess an active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
A Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field is required, or 9 years of job-related experience.
Must have at least 5 years of relevant experience for candidates without a specific engineering degree.
Proficiency in Java (including AOP and IOC), SQL, and C++ is required.
Experience with JavaScript, React/Redux, AngularJS, and various database models (SQL, NoSQL, Graph) is required.
Experience with Microservice API development, Docker/Kubernetes, and ETL concepts is required.
US Citizenship.