Software Engineer SME

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$187,179–$250,371 / yr
Posted
73 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $165k
This role $219k
$124k most similar roles pay here $264k

This role pays more than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $219k versus about $165k 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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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineer SME

Software Engineer SME - TS/SCI with Polygraph will join a development team to build scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications supporting government activities. The role involves designing, implementing, and managing application frontend and backend frameworks while building reusable UI components and optimizing performance for accessibility. Key responsibilities include planning technical activities, coordinating solution roadmaps, and evaluating how new technologies impact existing systems. Candidates must possess expertise in Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Spring Boot, and Hibernate/JPA, along with experience upgrading older versions of these frameworks. The role requires proficiency in modern frontend frameworks like Vue, React, or Angular, as well as database design using SQL and Oracle. Technical requirements include building RESTful APIs, utilizing Git-based version control, and working within Agile environments. Additional skills include Linux/Windows scripting, AWS cloud platforms, Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, JUnit, Cypress, Kubernetes, and ServiceNow.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $211200 from 265 postings across 15 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and manage application frontend and backend frameworks and technologies.
  • Build reusable UI components while optimizing performance and ensuring accessibility.
  • Develop web or client/server applications using Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Upgrade legacy versions of Spring Boot and Hibernate/JPA to current releases.
  • Design databases and write SQL queries for backend systems.
  • Build RESTful APIs and manage backend services.
  • Plan and coordinate technical activities for short- and long-term solution roadmaps.
  • Evaluate new technologies to determine the impact of upcoming changes on existing systems.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience/certifications).
  • 15+ years of related experience.
  • Experience developing web or client/server applications using Java, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Practical experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, and modern frontend frameworks like Vue, React, or Angular.
  • Proficiency in database design, SQL (Oracle preferred), RESTful APIs, and Git-based version control.
  • US Citizenship.

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