Software Engineer - Backend

Software Engineer - Backend

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Software Engineer Sr Advisor e, you’ll tailor cutting‑edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Software Engineer Sr Advisor you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Software Engineer Sr Advisor joining our team to build modern, scalable solutions for ingesting and transforming data. This role blends back‑end engineering with data pipeline development and is perfect for someone who enjoys designing modular services and bringing structure to complex data environments.

As part of our Agile team, you’ll design and develop software products and services that efficiently ingest, process, and manage data from a variety of sources. You’ll play a key role in building robust, reusable APIs and data pipelines that support critical operational and analytical systems.

• Design and develop scalable backend services and data ingestion solutions.
• Perform data modeling, data mapping, and large‑scale file manipulation.
• Collaborate across disciplines in an Agile environment with minimal supervision.
• Drive innovation and process improvement with a hands‑on development approach.
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is REQUIRED.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
• At least five (5) years of related experience software engineering experience.

• Knowledge of NodeJS or Python.
• Strong understanding of APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Solid experience in building and maintaining ETL workflows and data pipelines.
• Excellent organizational, coordination, interpersonal and team building skills.
• Familiarization with No
  
  SQL data stores.

• NiFi experience.
• Hands‑on experience working with Elastic and Rabbit
  
  MQ.
• No
  
  SQL experience (i.e. Mongo
  
  DB).
• Distributed architecture creation.
• Cloud based architecture creation or experience.

• 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.

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $161,500 - $218,500. 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.

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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