Senior Full Stack Java Developer; Java + React

Req : RQ220303

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other

Required:

NACI (T1)

Job Family: Software Engineering

Skills:

• Full Stack Development
• Java Software Development
• React.js

Experience: 6 + years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer to support customer initiatives in Washington, DC (this position may be worked remotely). This role focuses on building scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using modern Java technologies and React.

You will design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based web applications and distributed systems, leveraging Spring frameworks and React. This role includes building and integrating RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring high performance, security, and reliability across the application stack. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver robust, user‑focused solutions.

• Develop and maintain full stack Java‑based web applications
• Build responsive, modern user interfaces using React
• Design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code; refactor as needed
• Participate in system design, development, testing, and debugging
• Troubleshoot and resolve application and system issues
• Stay current with modern development tools, frameworks, and best practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of full stack development experience
• Strong proficiency in Java (17+)
• Strong experience in Java‑based web application development and distributed systems architecture
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices
• Must have experience with Spring Framework and demonstrate strong understanding of various layers of Spring MVC design.
• Experience with ORM tools (e.g., Hibernate)
• Strong hands‑on experience with React and modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, CSS
• Solid understanding of application architecture and design patterns
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, Postgre
  
  SQL, etc.)
• Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle)
• Knowledge of secure coding practices (Spring Security, OAuth, JWT, authentication/authorization)
• Strong proficiency with Git, including branching strategies, pull requests/code reviews, and CI/CD workflows
• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms
• Strong experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments

• Experience integrating with AWS SDK (e.g., S3)
• Experience building scalable RESTful services in cloud environments
• Knowledge of accessibility (Section 508) standards and testing tools
• Experience with modern UI/UX best practices
• Exposure to additional programming languages such as Python

• Flexible work schedule
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth and internal mobility opportunities
• Collaborative, innovative team environment
• Opportunity to make meaningful impact

The likely salary range for this position is $123,250 - $166,750. 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.

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…