Senior Java Developer at General Dynamics Information Technology – pennsylvania pennsylvania, Pennsylvania

USA PA Home Office (PAHOME)
Full time
RQ217158
Type of Requisition:
Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
MBI (T2)

Job Family:
Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Full Stack Development, Java Software Development, Web Technologies
Certifications:
None
Experience:
7 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No

Job Description:

USPS is seeking a highly capable Senior Java Developer with deep full stack expertise to support enterprise software modernization efforts. The role requires advanced proficiency in Java-based application development, RESTful service design, test automation, cloud-native deployment, and event-driven architectures. The successful candidate will operate in a fast-paced Agile environment and contribute directly to mission-critical USPS business functions.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND IMPACT
This position provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions that strengthen USPS systems and operations. As a full stack Java Developer within GDIT, you will optimize core business processes, modernize legacy capabilities, and help drive the technical direction of key USPS initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Candidates without a four-year degree require an additional four years of relevant experience.

Required Experience

• 7 years of professional experience in Java development, including at least 3 years in full stack development.
• Advanced proficiency in Java, J2EE, Spring Framework, Struts, and RESTful API design with emphasis on scalability, resilience, and security.
• Strong background in developing and supporting Java web and batch applications.
• Proficiency in Oracle database development, including complex queries and integration using Hibernate within the Spring Framework.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing, including unit, functional, regression, and performance testing, as well as implementation of frameworks such as Playwright.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and version control best practices using Git.
• Skilled in modern web technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, JQuery, HTML, CSS, JSP, and Struts-based interfaces.
• Experience designing and deploying containerized microservices using Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of event-driven architectures and integration patterns leveraging Kafka.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and tools such as Version One or equivalent platforms.
• Awareness of emerging technologies relevant to application modernization and migration.

Required Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a systematic approach to complex technical challenges.
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration during integration, modernization, and migration efforts.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality in both independent and team-based work.

Security Requirements

• 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

#zxc726

The likely salary range for this position is $96,569 - $130,651. 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:
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.

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

About Us

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: