Senior Full Stack Engineer at General Dynamics Information Technology – Crystal City, Virginia

Location: USA VA Crystal City
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ217430
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:
Containerization, Go, Microservices Architecture, Vuejs
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

YOUR IMPACT

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War's mission to keep our country safe and secure.

OUR COMPANY

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), 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

The Senior Full Stack Engineer will lead backend design and development, build front-end interfaces, craft DevSecOps workflows, leverage AWS services, and implement containerization strategies for high-priority projects. This position requires extensive expertise in backend and frontend technologies in production environments. This is a hybrid role located in Crystal City, VA with the option for flex hours.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will play a critical role in partnering with product managers, integrating backend microservices, and automating CI/CD pipelines in support high-level government objectives. Working directly on classified projects, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and securing data infrastructure in cloud-based environments.

JOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)

• Develop scalable backend solutions using Go programming language within a microservices architecture

• Build interactive and responsive front-end interfaces utilizing the Vue.js framework and relevant libraries

• Integrate backend microservices seamlessly with frontend components to create cohesive and efficient applications

• Leverage AWS services like SQS, S3, and managed database solutions including OpenSearch/ElasticSearch and PostgreSQL for application development and deployment

• Implement containerization strategies using Kubernetes (specifically EKS) to deploy scalable, reliable applications

• Utilize Helm for managing Kubernetes applications as needed

• Participate in automation and engineering tasks within DevSecOps workflows (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, continuous monitoring)

• Apply infrastructure-as-code principles for application deployment and configuration

• Contribute to designing and building secure, efficient systems within cloud-based environments

• Partner with project and product managers, users, and stakeholders to define, design, and deliver new features

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, following coding standards and best practices

• Conduct thorough code reviews, debug issues, and troubleshoot to maintain application stability and reliability

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Extensive experience as a Full Stack Developer working with backend and frontend technologies in production environments

• Strong expertise in Go programming language

• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and techniques like service discovery, circuit breakers, and software design patterns

• Proficiency in JavaScript and the Vue.js framework for front-end development

• Strong experience with ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, PostgreSQL and AWS services, including SQS and S3

• Hands-on knowledge of containerized environments leveraging Kubernetes

• Familiarity with Helm or managing Kubernetes deployments is highly desirable

• Proficiency in DevSecOps methodologies including CI/CD automation, continuous monitoring, and infrastructure as code

• Exceptional communication and teamwork skills, capable of working collaboratively or independently in an agile environment

• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, along with tools and methodologies to support modern development practices

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Clearance: Current DoW TS/SCI Clearance is required. Candidates without this clearance will not be considered.

• Experience:8+ years of experience in in Go programming, microservices architecture, PostgreSQL, AWS services, and working with OpenSearch/ElasticSearch

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience.

• Certifications:

• Role requirements: Hybrid work environment with 3 days on site in Crystal City and two days WFH

• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role

IEX/GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At IEX/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 at IEX/GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #iexjobs

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

The likely salary range for this position is $187,000 - $253,000. 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:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid

Work Location:
USA VA Crystal City

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.

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