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Government Contracting, Information Technology, Defense, Cybersecurity, Systems Integration

Java Software Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Virginia, United StatesOnsiteFull Time$158,855–$214,921 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

GDIT is seeking a Java Software Engineer with TS/SCI clearance to support an information technology enterprise, contributing to national safety and security. The role involves full-stack development, including front-end UIs with Java EE, JSP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, as well as back-end development using Java/Jakarta EE, JDBC, Apache Tomcat, and API requests. Responsibilities include connecting web interfaces to Oracle databases via PL/SQL, using version control tools like Git/Github, configuring data sources for MariaDB on Linux application servers, writing JSPs and Servlets, and making secure REST API calls. Experience with Putty, Linux commands, and Confluence plugin development is also required. This is an onsite position in Chantilly, VA.

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

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Software Engineer supporting an information technology enterprise. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Software Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Software Engineer joining our team.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
Experience: 10+ years
Required skills:
Experience w/ front-end development UIs w/ JAVA EE classes, JSP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS design for web presence and back-end development;
Experience w/ JAVA/Jakarta EE, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, XML, JDBC, Apache Tomcat and API requests;
Experience w/ PL/SQL and connecting web front-end interfaces to live data (Oracle backend);
Experience w/ software version control tools (Git/Github) code repository;
Experienced w/ JDBC, DAO pattern and configuring data sources (MariaDB) on application server (Linux).
Experienced w/ writing JSP and Servlets to add functionality to web application based on customer requirements;
Experienced w/ REST API calls making secure request using client certificates.
Experience w/ Putty SSH client for Windows and Linux commands.
Excellent customer service and time management skills;
Demonstrated collaboration and coordination skills;
Ability to analyze user needs to determine technical requirements;
Shows initiative and offers ideas for new products and improvements to existing interfaces;
Actively keeps apprised of industry technological enhancements and changes.
Maintain administer and develop Confluence plugins
Location: Chantilly, VA (On Customer Site)
Desired skills:
Some experience integrating Python into web applications;
Familiar w/ client certificates and LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol);
Familiar w/ client certificates and Windows Active Directory LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol);
Familiar w/Quartz Job Scheduling Library using Java applications.
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

#WeAreGDIT
#JET
#GDITEnhanced2026
#VA\_2026Alumni

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

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

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $158,855 - $214,921. 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.
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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers 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 over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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