Advanced Software Engineer

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. U.S. citizenship is required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 3 years relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions supporting the SSP program
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment
• Contribute to full-stack development across frontend, backend, and infrastructure layers
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and continuous integration/delivery pipelines
• Support system integration, RESTful API design, and containerized deployments
• Produce and maintain technical documentation

Required Technical Skills

• JavaScript + PostgreSQL — frontend and relational database development
• TypeScript — strongly-typed JavaScript development
• Spring Boot — Java-based backend services
• Go / Java — backend microservices development
• RESTful API Design — interface design and implementation
• Docker & Containerization — container-based deployment workflows
• Agile Practices — Scrum / Kanban software development methodology

Nice to Have

• GitOps (e.g., FluxCD) — automated, declarative deployment pipelines
• Message Queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka) — asynchronous service communication
• Observability Stack — Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry
• CI/CD Pipeline Experience — pipeline configuration and automation
• Kubernetes / Container Orchestration — container scheduling and management

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and retirement packages
• 401k matching
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental leave
• Healthcare benefits
• Health & wellness programs
• Employee resource and social groups
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)

Pay

Target salary range: USD $112,924.00/Yr. - USD $125,275.00/Yr.

Schedule

Fully on-site. Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule).

Workplace Options

Port Orchard, WA or Las Vegas, NV and Lakewood, OH.

Why Join General Dynamics Mission Systems?

• Work on mission-critical defense systems that protect national security
• Collaborative, innovative engineering culture with experienced teams
• Clear pathways for career growth and professional development
• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Research-oriented work, alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security