Lead Software Engineer – NAVSUP OIS - Remote

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Development

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Agile Scrum Development, Java, Microservices Architecture, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Team Lead Experience

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Lead Software Engineer – NAVSUP OIS - Remote

Overview/ Job Responsibilities

GDIT is looking for a Lead Software Engineer for the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Ordnance Information System (OIS) modernization effort to provide overarching technical expertise on a mission-critical program whose purpose is to develop, modernize, and enhance services for the NAVSUP OIS application.

In this hands-on position, you will work collaboratively to architect, design, build, deliver, and enhance highly available, scalable, real-time systems. You will exercise your judgment in determining and recommending the best designs based on customer business objectives, timelines, and other resource constraints. You will participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle of a mission critical product including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding and unit testing. The right candidate will lead an Agile Scrum development team and work with our program’s developers, engineers, operations, and integration teams to support a complex program using Scaled Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices.

This position is remote but visits to a customer site in Mechanicsburg, PA will be required for Program Increment Planning twice per year.

Primary Responsibilities:

As Lead Software Engineer, you will:

• Lead an Agile/Scrum development team in all aspects of the software development lifecycle of a mission critical product including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding and unit testing, and debugging and maintenance. 

• Translate customer needs into user stories and deliver working capabilities at the conclusion of each sprint.

• Ensure software developed passes and completes stages within the CI pipeline.

• Write automated test such as: unit, integration, functional, 508, performance, and end-to-end

• Develop in environments that utilize CI/CD tools for build, test, secure and deploy

• Develop in a Docker and Docker Compose environment

• Interface with software developers, analysts, and other project team members using Agile SCRUM methodology and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to deliver features that enhance system capabilities and facilitate the customer’s mission.

• Mentor other software developers on the team to enhance their skills.

• Participate and/or lead sprint demonstrations and facilitate implementation of agreed upon ideas identified at retrospectives.

• Work with others on product teams to develop solutions to hard problems that are impeding progress.

• Effectively communicate technical challenges, options considered, and the recommended solution to program technical leads. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have DOD Secret level clearance to start

• Certification Requirement: Directive 8570.1/8140 - Security+ certification required to start

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.

• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Experience developing in a microservices architecture

• Experience developing in a containerized environment

• Experience writing automated tests such as: unit, integration, functional, 508, performance, and end-to-end.

• Experience developing in environments that utilize CI/CD tools for build, test, secure and deploy

• Experience with IT networks and technologies; preferably Spring Boot, Linux, Java, Java Servlet, JUnit, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, Axios, Maven, Vue.JS, Ionic

• Experience with an agile lifecycle management tool (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Gitlab Ultimate)

• Proficiency with common SAFE and Agile practices, service-oriented environments, and better development practices

• Experience with API Design and Management

• Experience developing Web Services (SOAP, REST)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a software developer supporting logistics IT systems

• Familiarity with and prior use of test automation, e.g., Selenium, Citrus

• Knowledge of AWS Relational Database Services

• Experience with DevSecOps frameworks

• Experience with Helm Charts

• Experience as a developer within the AWS environment is a plus

• Direct experience in providing customer support.

• Experience with Message-Oriented Middleware (MOM)

• Experience with Performance Optimization and Scalability

• Experience with policies and procedures to escalate customer issues.

• Experience with analytical and documentation requirements.

The likely salary range for this position is $131,750 - $178,250. 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.

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 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.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class. Apply