Senior Full Stack Developer at General Dynamics Information Technology

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Mar, 26

Salary

207000.0

Posted On

29 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Go, Java, Python, Backend Development, Data Engineering, Systems Design, DevSecOps, APIs, Microservices, Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, Database Management, Search Technologies, Data Models, Cybersecurity

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Software Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: Go, Java, Python Certifications: None Experience: 7 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology, delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments. Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to design, build, and sustain data-driven backend systems that power secure, high performance search and analytics capabilities for our customer. This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in multidisciplinary environments. Adept at combining backend development, data engineering, systems design, and DevSecOps. You will architect and deliver services that enable rapid data discovery, intelligent search, and mission-critical insights across multiple networks and environments. You’ll work within a fast-moving team of engineers and analysts dedicated to delivering reliable, scalable, and secure software that directly supports U.S. national security missions. This role is hybrid in Fayetteville, NC at Fort Bragg (3 days onsite, 2 remote). Job Duties Include (but not limited to): Architect and develop backend services for data ingestion, search, and retrieval across structured and unstructured data sources. Design APIs and microservices that enable search, indexing, and metadata operations across multiple environments. Engineer and maintain a unified access control layer and data models to protect and make operational and analytical data available. Implement DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-ascode, and continuous monitoring across classified and unclassified networks. Ensure system reliability and compliance with cybersecurity and accreditation requirements (RMF, NIST 800-53, etc.). Collaborate across functional teams, including data science, cloud, and frontend engineering, to deliver end-to-end technical solutions. Provide technical leadership through code reviews, mentorship, design documentation, and engineering best practices. Support applied research efforts by integrating emerging AI/ML and search technologies into production-grade systems. Required Skills & Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in backend or systems engineering. Advanced proficiency in multiple backend programming languages (Python, Go, Java, or similar). Deep understanding of search and data systems, including indexing, query optimization, and caching strategies. Experience designing and managing databases (PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch/ OpenSearch, or similar). Proven experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS) and container orchestration (Docker & Kubernetes). Strong background in DevSecOps, including CI/CD (GitLab CI, ArgoCD, etc.) and infrastructure-as-code (Helm, Terraform, Ansible). Experience building and maintaining secure, compliant systems in federal or defense environments. Familiarity with distributed systems, API design, and secure service-to-service communication. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or federal agencies. Knowledge of federated search, knowledge graphs, or data catalog technologies. Experience integrating machine learning or natural language processing models into search or data pipelines. Proficiency in data visualization, operational analytics, or dashboard frameworks. Background in model-based systems engineering (MBSE) or large-scalesystems architecture. Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role. Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required Security Clearance: An active TS/SCI security clearance is REQUIRED. Candidates without this clearance will not be considered. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans The likely salary range for this position is $153,000 - $207,000. 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: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Hybrid Work Location: USA NC Fort Bragg 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. 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. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 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 capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Join our 30,000 everyday heroes. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. For more information about GDIT's Privacy Policy, click here: https://www.gdit.com/privacy-policy/notices/

Responsibilities

The Senior Full Stack Developer will design, build, and sustain data-driven backend systems for secure search and analytics capabilities. Responsibilities include architecting backend services, designing APIs, and implementing DevSecOps practices.