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**Req ID:** RQ207471

**Type of Requisition:** Regular

**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

**Public Trust/Other Required:** None

**Job Family:** Software Engineering

Skills:

Amazon Web Services (AWS),Building Architecture,Software Architectures,Software Solutions

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 for new hires!

At **General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)** , you won’t just be joining a team—you’ll be joining a **mission** . Our people are trusted to solve the toughest challenges, create technology solutions that matter, and help protect lives across the globe. As a **Software Cloud Architect** , you’ll be at the forefront of building **cutting-edge, mission-critical applications** that directly support those who serve.

This is your opportunity to do **career-defining work** on impactful projects in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

What You’ll Do

As a **Software Cloud Architect** supporting our program in **Annapolis Junction, MD** , you will:

+ Develop a deep understanding of our IT infrastructure while identifying opportunities for improvement.

+ Streamline workflows and deliver inventive technical solutions that maximize efficiency.

+ Engage with stakeholders to communicate development progress, technical strategies, and costs.

+ Drive process optimization across the organization with scalable, forward-thinking solutions.

+ Continuously evaluate existing and emerging technologies to keep our systems mission-ready.

The Tech You’ll Work With

We leverage the **latest technologies** to meet mission-critical needs:

+ **AWS** , **Docker** , **Kafka** , **Kubernetes** , **Microservices** , **Cassandra** , **Java 21**

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

+ Collaborate with your team to **design and optimize innovative cloud-based solutions** that improve performance, scalability, and data processing across mission-critical systems.

+ **Lead cloud initiatives** by leveraging AWS to ensure scalability, availability, and reliability.

+ Optimize applications for **rapid release cycles** while ensuring system stability.

+ Support **DevSecOps integration** within Agile Kanban teams.

+ Uphold **Zero Trust security principles** and federal IT security compliance standards.

+ Provide detailed guidance and maintain up-to-date documentation of system architecture.

+ Conduct periodic audits of infrastructure and architecture to ensure accuracy and readiness.

Why Join GDIT?

+ **Impact you can see:** The work you do here directly supports mission success and our nation.

+ **Tools of tomorrow:** Work hands-on with advanced cloud, containerization, and microservices technologies.

+ **Growth that matters:** Be part of a team where challenges fuel your professional growth.

+ **Recognition that counts:** Earn up to **$30,000 sign-on bonus** for new hires.

At GDIT, your work **matters** —to our nation, to the mission, and to your career.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

+ The position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or a related technical discipline, plus 5-8 years of application design and development experience.

+ Minimum of 1 year of experience with AWS: EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, VPC.

+ Experience with DevOps CI/CD utilizing technologies such as GitLab, TerraForm.

+ Experience in implementing cloud solutions

+ Understanding of Object-Oriented design methodologies and design patterns

+ Experience with containerization desired (ex: Docker, Kubernetes)

+ Experience with Linux (Red Hat and CentOS)

PREFERRED SKILLSETS:

+ Exposure to some of the following:

+ Terraform

+ Kubernetes

+ NiFi

+ Java

+ Python

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU

+ 401K with company match

+ Rewards program for high-performing employees

+ Comprehensive health and wellness packages

+ Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

+ Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

+ Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

+ Diverse, highly collaborative teams

+ Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you

+ Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

+ Flexible work schedule

+ Work Life balance

\#SWDevPolyMD

The likely salary range for this position is $148,750 - $201,250. 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.

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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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans