Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chantilly, VA
Salary: $124,093–$166,626 / yr
Posted: 70 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k

This role $145k

$115k most similar roles pay here $208k

This role pays less than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$197,812 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $145k versus about $168k 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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Software Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph The Senior Software Engineer joins a development team to build scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications supporting government activities. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing application frontend and backend frameworks while building reusable UI components and optimizing performance for accessibility. The successful candidate will manage the full software lifecycle, including system analysis, technical roadmap oversight, and horizontal integration across functional teams. Key technologies include Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Spring Boot, and Hibernate/JPA. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in upgrading legacy environments, designing RESTful APIs, and managing relational databases using SQL or Oracle. The role requires proficiency with Git-based version control and experience in Agile environments. Additional technical skills include Vue, React, Angular, Linux/Windows scripting, AWS cloud platforms, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Maven, and containerized environments using Kubernetes to solve complex technical challenges.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $211200 from 265 postings across 15 companies.

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Skills

Java TypeScript JavaScript HTML CSS Spring Boot Hibernate JPA Vue React Angular SQL Oracle Git GitHub GitLab RESTful APIs Agile Linux Windows Shell Scripting AWS Gradle Maven Jenkins JUnit Cypress ServiceNow Kubernetes

What you'll do

Design, implement, and manage application frontend and backend frameworks using Java, TypeScript, and modern web technologies.
Develop reusable UI components while optimizing performance and ensuring accessibility for end users.
Upgrade legacy Spring Boot and Hibernate/JPA environments to modern versions.
Design and build RESTful APIs and backend services to support scalable applications.
Manage relational database design and querying using SQL and Oracle.
Plan, direct, and coordinate technical activities including system analysis and internal roadmap oversight.
Define long-term strategic objectives to ensure software solutions meet specific end-user needs.
Research emerging technologies and assess their potential impact to prepare systems for upcoming changes.

What we're looking for

Must possess an active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Must be a United States citizen.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field is required.
6+ years of relevant experience are required.
Proven experience developing web and client/server applications using Java, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, relational databases (SQL, Oracle), and RESTful APIs.
Proficiency in Agile development, Git version control, and modern frontend frameworks like Vue, React, or Angular.
US Citizenship.

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