Advanced Software Engineer

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. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Responsibilities for this Position ROLE DESCRIPTION - 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 - js + 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 WHY JOIN GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS? - Work on mission-critical defense systems that protect national security - Collaborative, innovative engineering culture with experienced teams - Competitive compensation, benefits, and retirement packages - Flexible location options: Pacific Northwest, Southwest, or Midwest - Clear pathways for career growth and professional development Our Commitment to You: - 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 - Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule) - Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more - See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits Workplace Options: This position is fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the Port Orchard, WA or Las Vegas, NV and Lakewood, OH. Target salary range: USD $112,924.00/Yr. - USD $125,275.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Company Overview General Dynamic