Job Description

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: BA/BS in Information Technology or related field or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
• Experience: 8+ years of related experience
• Required Skills & Experience:
• Build and maintain scalable, reliable and secure back end systems; use server-side programming languages; API development including RESTful services and GraphQL.
• Build and manage microservices architectures; use containerization tools such as Docker and container orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Use relational databases (e.g. PostgresSQL, MySQL) and NOSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) to include schema design, query optimization, indexing and performance turning for high volume databases.
• Use database management and version control to maintain data integrity, implement migration and ensure data availability in production environments.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment and monitor processes to ensure quick and reliable deployments of new features and updates.
• Use JavaScript and modern frameworks such as React and Lit.
• Ensure effective integration of front-end interfaces with back end services to deliver seamless user experience.
• Optimize back end performance through techniques such as caching (Redis, Memcached), load balancing, and queueing.
• Design scalable architectures to handle high levels of concurrency and large data volumes.
• Knowledge of emerging back end technologies and best practices and suggest to the Sponsor on  how to apply these enhancements to existing systems and develop new capabilities.
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Location: McLean VA, on Customer Site
• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

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

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

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