Software Developer, Senior

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Springfield, VA
Salary
$124,093–$162,150 / yr
Posted
68 days ago
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Below market

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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 1377 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 1184 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Developer, Senior

Software Developer, Senior joins the software engineering team to support an intelligence customer. This role involves designing, developing, and testing AI features across multiple software programs and applications. Key responsibilities include integrating multiple data streams into customer systems, completing cloud platform migrations, and developing features for ontology-based software applications. The candidate will work within an agile scrum team to implement backlog requirements using a modern DevSecOps approach. Required technical skills include Python, Java, and Scala, along with experience in Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, and Large Language Models. The role also requires proficiency in RESTful APIs, Docker, Helm, Kubernetes, and AWS. The work focuses on building secure, scalable, and mission-focused applications while managing data from diverse sources and complex network environments.

What does a Software Developer earn?

Median $149350 from 80 postings across 15 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, develop, evaluate, and test AI features across multiple software programs and applications.
  • Integrate multiple data streams into the customer system from various sources and network environments.
  • Develop AI features specifically for existing Ontology-based software applications.
  • Complete cloud platform migrations between existing and available platforms.
  • Implement requirements from the product backlog and assist in writing user stories.
  • Utilize a modern DevSecOps approach to build, harden, and secure software applications.
  • Develop and modify applications, services, utilities, and interfaces that support systems and analysts.
  • Deploy and support cloud-native applications using AWS, OpenShift, and Kubernetes.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must currently possess a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance.
  • 8+ years of related experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering, or a related field, or 6 additional years of IT experience.
  • Senior-level experience designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and mission-focused applications.
  • Strong programming experience with Python, Java, and Scala.
  • Experience with Generative AI (RAG, LLMs), DevSecOps, cloud-native applications (AWS, OpenShift, Kubernetes), and containerization (Docker, Helm).
  • Experience with RESTful APIs, Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
  • Familiarity with data normalization, graph-based data models, and Agile/Scrum environments (preferred).
  • Ability to mentor junior developers and present technical metrics to leadership (preferred).

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