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Senior Java Developer in Linden, Pennsylvania at

General Dynamics Information Technology Save New Salary:

$111155 - $150385

Job Function:

Information Technology General Dynamics Information Technology Linden, Pennsylvania, 17744, United States Posted on October 23, 2026 New job! Apply early to increase your chances of getting hired. Job Description USA PA Home Office (PAHOME) Full time

RQ231076

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None Clearance Level Must Be Able to

Obtain:

None Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI (T2)

Job Family:

Software Engineering Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Enterprise Web Applications, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC),

Version Control Certifications:

None Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Developer to support the design, development, and maintenance of mission-critical web-based applications. The selected candidate will provide hands-on technical leadership and engineering expertise throughout the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), leveraging modern Java technologies, Spring Boot frameworks, DevSecOps practices, and CI/CD automation. This role will also evaluate, recommend, and implement AI-enabled capabilities where appropriate and compliant with security and governance standards. The ideal candidate is a senior-level technologist with extensive experience developing enterprise applications, integrating complex systems, supporting production environments, and driving modernization initiatives in highly regulated environments.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, test, enhance, and maintain enterprise web applications using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies. Develop scalable, secure, and maintainable application architectures aligned with business and technical requirements. Implement and support RESTful APIs and SOAP-based services as required for internal and external system integrations. Participate in system design reviews, code reviews, and technical solution assessments Apply DevSecOps principles throughout the development lifecycle. Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or GitLab. Automate build, testing, deployment, and release management processes. Integrate automated quality assurance measures, including: Unit testing Integration testing Code quality analysis Security validation Implement and maintain security controls within pipelines, including: Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Dependency and vulnerability scanning Promote secure coding practices and ensure compliance with enterprise security standards. Design and optimize database interactions using relational database technologies and SQL. Manage database schema versioning and deployment processes using Flyway. Develop migration strategies, baseline configurations, and rollback procedures where applicable. Collaborate with database administrators and architects to ensure application performance and data integrity. Troubleshoot application issues across development, testing, and production environments. Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions. Monitor application performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Support incident response, operational stability, and continuous service availability. Support enterprise integration initiatives, including Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) product integrations. Collaborate with architecture, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to ensure successful solution delivery. Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, retrospectives, and reviews. Prepare and maintain technical designs, deployment documentation, and operational procedures. Evaluate opportunities to incorporate AI-enabled capabilities into enterprise applications. Assist in the implementation of AI-based solutions such as: Intelligent automation Content summarization and classification Predictive analytics Anomaly detection AI-assisted decision support

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).

Required Experience:

18+ years of hands-on software development experience, lead level Senior-level, hands-on experience developing Java-based web applications.

Strong expertise with:

Java (Java 8+) Spring Boot Spring Framework ecosystem

REST API

development and integration SOAP services and integrations Relational databases and SQL Flyway database migration/version control Jenkins and/or GitLab CI/CD pipelines Demonstrated experience implementing DevSecOps practices, including automated build, test, deployment, and security processes. Experience supporting and maintaining production applications in large-scale enterprise environments. Strong understanding of application security principles and secure coding practices. Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues and conducting root cause analysis. Ability to work independently on complex technical initiatives with minimal supervision. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Technical Skills:

Required:

Java Spring Boot Spring Security REST APIs SOAP Web Services SQL Flyway Jenkins GitLab CI/CD DevSecOps Git Version Control Unit and Integration Testing Secure Coding Practices Preferred Qualifications:

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Preferred Industry Experience:

USPS, Federal Government, Postal Services, or other highly regulated enterprise environments. USPS or Postal Services domain experience (strongly preferred). Experience integrating AI services, machine learning capabilities, or generative AI features within enterprise applications. Experience with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) product integrations. Experience supporting enterprise modernization and digital transformation initiatives. Experience working in highly regulated environments, including federal government organizations. Familiarity with containerization and cloud-native deployment technologies, including: Docker Kubernetes Experience with enterprise architecture standards and governance frameworks. Knowledge of application performance monitoring and observability tools.

Technical Skills:

Preferred:

Docker Kubernetes AI/ML Integration Enterprise Middleware COTS Integration Cloud-Native Architectures Performance Monitoring Tools Security Clearance Level :

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting. This position has a U.S. residency requirement . The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years.

Location :

Remote

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

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 #zxc726 The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote Work Location:

Any Location /

Remote Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at

GDIT:

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 paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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