Description
GDIT is seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer strong in Java/Spring/Hibernate to support high-impact customer initiatives in Washington, DC. This role is ideal for engineers who excel in building production-grade user interfaces, thrive in Agile environments, and are excited about solving complex problems at scale.
You will work across the entire application stack with a strong emphasis on React and either Python or Java. You'll architect and build performant microservices, tackle complex engineering challenges, and guide technical decision-making. This role demands experience with high-throughput, low-latency systems and modern cloud tooling.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and enhance core services supporting customer intake, screening, and data dissemination.
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and architectural issues.
- Work end-to-end across the stack with full ownership of implementation.
- Propose innovative, data-driven solutions that operate effectively at scale.
- Collaborate in a fast-paced, open, and highly technical environment.
- Lead and mentor developers to engineers and deliver high-quality software solutions.
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years of full stack development experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on React development.
- Strong background in Java-based web development and distributed systems.
- Proven experience building production-grade React applications (components, routing, state management, APIs, optimization).
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools for design, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Solid understanding of application architecture and modern design patterns.
- Proficiency with Git, branching strategies, code reviews, and CI/CD.
- Experience leading engineering teams or mentoring developers.
- Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Technical Skills:
- Spring Framework, Java, Hibernate, Oracle, SQL, React, Cloud Services (AWS), Jira, Confluence
- Jira or AWS DevOps to manage software development lifecycle activities.
Additional Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with refugee and immigrant populations and/or social programs, a plus
- Knowledge of procurement/acquisition processes desired
- Experience integrating with AWS SDKs (e.g., S3).
- Developing scalable RESTful services in cloud environments.
- Understanding of Section 508 accessibility standards and testing tools.
- Familiarity with modern UI/UX principles.
What We Offer:
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Opportunities for career growth and internal mobility.
- A collaborative, innovative engineering culture.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on mission-critical systems.
The likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229.