Req ID: RQ200777
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Software Development
Skills:
Cloud Infrastructure,Extract Transform Load (ETL),Microsoft Azure,Microsoft Azure Databricks,Terraform (Software)
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
Job Description:
Software Developer Expert
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the wellbeing of U.S. citizens.
Job Description
We are seeking a qualified, motivated individual to join GDIT as a Software Developer Expert . As part of our deployment information technology team, you will support development teams by providing leadership and architectural direction to develop modernized, cloud-native products by outlining the required cloud architecture. You will drive software releases and value streams by efficiently constructing and integrating the DevSecOps pipeline infrastructure. You will collaborate with GDIT technical leadership, Government customers, and other key stakeholders to assess our existing and new systems infrastructure. You will work closely with our Security assessment team to make sure all architectural design meets agency policy and guidelines. You will then determine how best to update, upgrade, and reorganize our technology to create a lean, efficient Systems/Solutions Architecture capable of supporting our various projects and goals. You will maintain production application system architecture documentation throughout the life cycle of the application.
How You'll Make an Impact:
Define and implement requirements, define appropriate design patterns, best practices, and use innovative approaches with modern cloud strategies
Establish and implement the architectural standards for cloud-native development
Work closely with developers, product teams, and business stakeholders
Ensure alignment between business goals and technical modernization efforts
Modernize databases using managed cloud services
Software Developer Expert Duties and Responsibilities
Design and architect robust Azure Government cloud infrastructures, including virtual networks, subnets, firewall rules, and VM configurations, to meet project requirements for scalability, high availability, and security
Demonstrate strong knowledge of Azure Databricks, Azure Domain Transfer (ADT), and use of Kubernetes
Use Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Azure Resource Manager/Bicep templates) to provision and manage cloud resources
Enable consistent environmental builds across development, staging, and production in compliance with FedRAMP deployment processes
Integrate identity and access management (Azure AD, RBAC) into the infrastructure design
Ensure least-privilege access to resources and implement multi-factor authentication and role segregation in line with NIST SP 800-53 controls
Incorporate government security standards (DISA STIGs, CIS benchmarks) when configuring OS images and network settings
Ensure data protections such as encryption at rest/in transit (using Azure Key Vault and SSL/TLS) are in place
Plan and implement network connectivity (ExpressRoute or VPN) and cross-domain solutions if needed
Link Azure Secret or on-premises environment, carefully managing data flows to maintain compliance with classified network policies
Lead technical decision-making and peer reviews for architecture changes
Create detailed design documentation and diagrams
Guide engineering teams on best practices for cloud resource utilization and cost optimization
Software Developer Expert Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant field; master's degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of corporate Systems/Solutions Architecture processes and trendsStrong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Experience with software development cycles
Knowledge of Ansible and PowerShell DSC
Expert knowledge of programming languages and technologies, including Python, Java, PHP, Apex, Drupal, SharePoint, Atlassian, GitLab, .NET, Salesforce, Docker and Containers, NGINX, Postgres, Ruby on Rails
Secret Clearance to start
Required Technical Skills:
Cloud experience in Azure/Cloud.gov
Hands-on experience with navigating Microsoft's Azure Platform, Azure CLI, Terraform/Bicep
Develop a data strategy vision for users with high-end analytical needs by conducting technical briefings, prototyping, road mapping, and creating architecture diagrams. This involves building a data platform that supports data flows/pipelines, Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) / Extract, Load and Transform (ELT) and orchestration, data lake/data warehousing, geospatial analysis and services, big data query and analysis. Furthermore, support stakeholder activities using popular languages, tools, packages, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning frameworks within on-premise or cloud environments.
Supports program with Fin-Ops initiatives focusing on optimization and efficiency, automation, utilizing industry best practices, integrating data and infrastructure security in all components of the architecture and fostering strong stakeholder relationships
Works independently under limited supervision
Network Architecture: Active Directory, Load traffic management (Load balancers), WAF (Web Application Firewall) Systems/Solutions Architect Desired Experience
Visio experience and other analytics and reporting tools as desired by the customer
Knowledge of Service Now and other IT Operations Management
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Experience
10 years of relevant experience
may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams
Experience working in Federal or State government environments
Ability to work independently and remotely
Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Fundamentals, Azure Data Engineer, Azure Security, CISSP
Travel Required : Little to no travel anticipated (may be required upon customer request)
Location: Hybrid (potentially 1 day on-site per week)
US Citizenship : U.S. Citizenship required
GDIT Is Your Place:
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
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
The likely salary range for this position is $170,427 - $230,577. 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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