[Hiring] Full Stack Engineer @General Dynamics Information Technology

Role Description

GDIT is seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer to support high-impact customer initiatives in Washington, DC. This role is ideal for engineers who excel in building production-grade user interfaces, thrive in Agile environments, and are excited about solving complex problems at scale.

You will work across the entire application stack with a strong emphasis on React and either Python or Java. You’ll architect and build performant microservices, tackle complex engineering challenges, and guide technical decision-making. This role demands experience with high-throughput, low-latency systems and modern cloud tooling.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and enhance core services supporting customer intake, screening, and data dissemination.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and architectural issues.
• Work end-to-end across the stack with full ownership of implementation.
• Propose innovative, data-driven solutions that operate effectively at scale.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, open, and highly technical environment.
• Lead and mentor developers to engineers and deliver high-quality software solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full stack development experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on React development.
• Strong background in Java-based web development and distributed systems.
• Proven experience building production-grade React applications (components, routing, state management, APIs, optimization).
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools for design, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of application architecture and modern design patterns.
• Proficiency with Git, branching strategies, code reviews, and CI/CD.
• Experience leading engineering teams or mentoring developers.
• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Requirements

• Experience integrating with AWS SDKs (e.g., S3).
• Developing scalable RESTful services in cloud environments.
• Understanding of Section 508 accessibility standards and testing tools.
• Familiarity with modern UI/UX principles.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunities for career growth and internal mobility.
• A collaborative, innovative engineering culture.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on mission-critical systems.