Java Developer [Remote]

Public Trust: MBI (T2)

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being and support of U.S. citizens.

Job Description

Own your opportunity to turn data into measurable outcomes for our customers’ most complex challenges as a Java Developer . Here, you’ll see the bigger picture on mission initiatives and where your program management career can go at GDIT.

As a developer, your contributions will play a vital role in delivering solutions that empower our customers to achieve their mission objectives effectively. By leveraging your technical expertise, you'll develop, implement, and maintain robust software solutions tailored to meet customer needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand customer requirements and integrate cutting-edge technologies, ensuring a seamless user experience. Your commitment to innovation and quality will directly enhance the customer's operational capabilities, drive efficiency, and facilitate their overall success. Your work will shape and sustain solutions that have a meaningful and lasting impact on the customer’s goals.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Java Developer must have:
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited College/University is preferred.
• Alternative Path: If the candidate does not possess a relevant four-year degree, an additional four years of relevant work experience will be required.

Required Experience :

• Minimum of 5-7 years of Information Technology experience.
• Participate in the project planning and development process.
• Assist or lead in preparing programming specifications and in developing coding logic
• Design, code, test, and debug software application, independently
• Maintains highly complex and technical applications and systems
• Translating business and technical requirements into application architecture
• Implement and maintain DevSecOps (CI/CD)
• Performs other job-related tasks as assigned or required to support the duties outlined.
  

Required Technical Skills :

• Strong proficiency in Java with hands‑on experience developing, testing, and deploying enterprise applications.
• Solid understanding of object‑oriented programming , design principles, and software engineering best practices.
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and integrating with external services.
• Proficiency with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, and/or Spring Security).
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL; familiarity with ORM tools (e.g., Hibernate/JPA).
• Experience with version control systems such as Git, including branching and pull‑request workflows.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines , automated testing, and build tools such as Maven or Gradle.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and deliver high‑quality, maintainable code in a collaborative environment.

• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Familiarity with agile methodologies, testing, and debugging
• Developing APIs per OpenAPI Specification

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Skills :

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure,)
• Exposure to front‑end technologies such as JavaScript, React, Angular, or TypeScript.
• Understanding of DevOps practices , including Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with API design standards , authentication protocols and security best practices.
• Experience with performance tuning , profiling, and optimizing applications.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Security Clearance Level :

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting
• This position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years.

Location :

• Remote

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, competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in Software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%