Type of Requisition:Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required:None
Job Family:Software Engineering
Job Qualifications:Skills:AI Prompting, AWS Devops, DevSecOps, Docker Container, Kubernetes
Certifications:None
Experience:3 + years of related experience
ship Required:Yes
Job Description:MISSION SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Build the mission-critical software capabilities that defend our nation as a Mission Software Engineer at GDIT. Here, you'll become an integral part of how GDIT is able to ensure the safety and security of our nation.
The DoW Mission Software Engineer is responsible for proposing, designing, integrating, and the delivery of mission-critical software systems that operate in classified, contested, and disconnected environments. This role bridges mission needs, operational workflows, and modern software architectures, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and compliant with DoW cybersecurity and accreditation requirements.
The Mission Software Engineer serves as the technical authority for solution design across cloud, edge, and on-prem environments, working closely with program leadership, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps teams to deliver ATO-ready mission software.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Mission Software Engineer at GDIT, you will shape how the DoW acquires, develops, and deploys mission-critical software capabilities that operate where it matters most: in classified, contested, and disconnected environments. You will serve as a founding leader in GDIT's Mission Software Center of Excellence, setting technical standards and influencing the direction of mission software across the Defense portfolio.
Architect and deliver end-to-end mission software solutions across cloud, edge, and on-premises environments for DoW customers, from concept through ATO
Partner with Business Development, the CTO organization, and program leadership to shape new opportunities, respond to solicitations, and grow GDIT's mission software pipeline
Establish and champion modern engineering practices, AI-assisted DevSecOps, automated CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and Agile delivery as repeatable standards across programs
Apply AI and machine learning technologies to accelerate software delivery, improve decision support, and solve complex operational problems for warfighters
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Mission Software Engineer must have:
Education: Bachelor's degree required
Experience: 3+ years of experience of using AI for software development
Technical skills: Experience Architecting large scale software systems, Modular Open Systems Approaches, Full stack software development experience, experience writing DoW proposals/whitepapers, Agile DevSecOps with automated CI/CD, Some Experience with AI Assisted DevSecOps, Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure as Code, some understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering would be ideal
Security Clearance Requirement: Secret clearance required to start; must be able to obtain & maintain a TS/SCI
ship required
Role requirements:
- Strong Communications skills both written and verbal
- Software architecture across microservices
- Event-driven systems, and modular monoliths
- Mission-focused mindset with strong operational empathy
- Ability to communicate complex architectures to technical and non-technical audiences
- Comfortable operating with ambiguity and high-consequence environments
Travel: 25% CONUS travel or more as required by customer and project requirements
Familiar with Core Technology Stack & Tools:
- Backend & Logic: Python 3.12+, Django, PostgreSQL, Redis 7, Keycloak 24 (OIDC), Open Policy Agent (OPA), Celery.
- Frontend UI: React 18+, Vite, Material-UI, TanStack Query, React Router v6, Reactflow.
- Infrastructure & DevOps: Docker / Docker Compose, Kubernetes, Nginx Reverse Proxy, Mailpit.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your sense of ownership and pride in the meaningful work we do.
The likely salary range for this position is $93,500 - $126,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Travel Required:10-25%
Telecommuting Options:Remote
Work Location:Any Location / Remote
Additional Work Locations:Total Rewards at GDIT:Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Identity Verification Process:As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work:We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
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