This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 for new hires!

At General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), you won’t just be joining a team—you’ll be joining a mission. Our people are trusted to solve the toughest challenges, create technology solutions that matter, and help protect lives across the globe. As a Software Cloud Architect, you’ll be at the forefront of building cutting-edge, mission-critical applications that directly support those who serve.

This is your opportunity to do career-defining work on impactful projects in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

What You’ll Do

As a Software Cloud Architect supporting our program in Annapolis Junction, MD, you will:

Develop a deep understanding of our IT infrastructure while identifying opportunities for improvement.

Streamline workflows and deliver inventive technical solutions that maximize efficiency.

Engage with stakeholders to communicate development progress, technical strategies, and costs.

Drive process optimization across the organization with scalable, forward-thinking solutions.

Continuously evaluate existing and emerging technologies to keep our systems mission-ready.

We leverage the latest technologies to meet mission-critical needs:

AWS, Docker, Kafka, Kubernetes, Microservices, Cassandra, Java 21

In this role, you’ll:

Collaborate with your team to design and optimize innovative cloud-based solutions that improve performance, scalability, and data processing across mission-critical systems.

Lead cloud initiatives by leveraging AWS to ensure scalability, availability, and reliability.

Optimize applications for rapid release cycles while ensuring system stability.

Support DevSecOps integration within Agile Kanban teams.

Uphold Zero Trust security principles and federal IT security compliance standards.

Provide detailed guidance and maintain up-to-date documentation of system architecture.

Conduct periodic audits of infrastructure and architecture to ensure accuracy and readiness.

Impact you can see: The work you do here directly supports mission success and our nation.

Tools of tomorrow: Work hands-on with advanced cloud, containerization, and microservices technologies.

Growth that matters: Be part of a team where challenges fuel your professional growth.

Recognition that counts: Earn up to $30,000 sign-on bonus for new hires.

At GDIT, your work matters—to our nation, to the mission, and to your career.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

The position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or a related technical discipline, plus 5-8 years of application design and development experience.

Minimum of 1 year of experience with AWS: EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, VPC.

Experience with DevOps CI/CD utilizing technologies such as GitLab, TerraForm.

Experience in implementing cloud solutions

Understanding of Object-Oriented design methodologies and design patterns

Experience with containerization desired (ex: Docker, Kubernetes)

Experience with Linux (Red Hat and CentOS)

PREFERRED SKILLSETS:

Exposure to some of the following:

Terraform

Kubernetes

NiFi

Java

Python

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU

401K with company match

Rewards program for high-performing employees

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

Diverse, highly collaborative teams

Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you

Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

Flexible work schedule

Work Life balance

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