Software Engineer

General Dynamics

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$162,037–$219,227 / yr
Posted
today

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $154k
This role $191k
$105k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays more than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $128,005–$180,818 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $191k versus about $154k 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 519 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,519–$150,385 across 438 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer at GDIT in Chantilly, VA, you will join a dedicated team to develop and maintain scalable, high-performance applications for government clients. Your day-to-day responsibilities include building reusable UI components with modern frontend frameworks like React or Angular, optimizing performance, and ensuring accessibility while working within an Agile environment. You will also design databases, write SQL queries, build RESTful APIs, and collaborate closely with development teams to implement system specifications accurately. Required skills encompass experience in Java, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, and version control systems like Git. Additionally, familiarity with cloud technologies such as AWS, testing frameworks like JUnit or Cypress, and build tools including Gradle or Jenkins is highly desirable.

What you'll do

  • Develop web and client/server applications using Java, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Upgrade legacy versions of Spring Boot and Hibernate/JPA to current versions.
  • Design databases and write SQL queries for Oracle or similar systems.
  • Build RESTful APIs and services in a modern frontend framework like Vue, React, or Angular.
  • Analyze user interfaces and monitor system performance for optimization.
  • Define system requirements and program specifications for development teams.
  • Research emerging technologies to assess their potential impact on organizational systems.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in software development
  • Expertise in Java, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
  • Proficient in Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, and RESTful APIs
  • Experience with modern frontend frameworks (Vue, React, Angular)
  • Strong skills in database design and SQL query writing
  • Utilization of version control systems like Git for development
  • Collaboration within an Agile development environment

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