Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chantilly, VA
Salary: $124,093–$166,626 / yr
Posted: 115 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $134,374–$190,632 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $145k versus about $163k 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 1377 open roles on FindRole.

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

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Software Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph GDIT is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the team in Chantilly, VA, to support government activities. In this role, you will develop scalable, high-performance applications by designing and managing frontend and backend frameworks. You will build reusable UI components, optimize performance, and ensure accessibility while leading horizontal integration efforts and technical roadmaps. The position requires expertise in Java, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Spring Boot, and Hibernate/JPA. You will also utilize Vue, React, or Angular, along with SQL and Oracle for relational database design. Key responsibilities include building RESTful APIs, managing Git-based version control, and working within Agile environments. The work involves upgrading legacy environments to modern versions and researching emerging technologies to solve complex technical problems for government projects.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $165000 from 125 postings across 23 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 CI/CD

What you'll do

Design, implement, and manage application frontend and backend frameworks and technologies.
Build reusable UI components and optimize frontend performance and accessibility.
Develop web and client/server applications using Java, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
Upgrade legacy Spring Boot and Hibernate/JPA environments to modern versions.
Design and build RESTful APIs and backend services.
Perform relational database design and querying using SQL or Oracle.
Plan and coordinate technical activities, including system analysis and internal technical roadmaps.
Research emerging technologies and prepare systems to adapt to upcoming technical changes.

What we're looking for

Must possess an active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Must be a US Citizen.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
6+ years of related software engineering experience.
Proven experience developing web and client/server applications using Java, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Strong practical experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, and modern frontend frameworks like Vue, React, or Angular.
Experience with relational database design (SQL, Oracle), RESTful APIs, and Git-based version control.
Hands-on experience with Linux/Windows, AWS, CI/CD tools, or Kubernetes (preferred).

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