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System Software Engineer (Up to $30,000 sign on bonus available)

Gdit Open
USA MD Hanover Full-time Mid-level Software Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Software Engineering role at Gdit. USA MD Hanover · full-time · $186,575–$252,425 base.

SalaryStated by Gdit
$186,575 – $252,425
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleSoftware Engineering
SeniorityMid-level
LocationUSA MD Hanover
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$186,575–$252,425
PostedNov 2, 2026
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Lead the team’s sprint work, testing, release records and task assignments, coordinating with the customer lead
  • Work with program management, customer leads and engineers to keep team efforts aligned
  • Use Jira, Jenkins, Docker and other DevOps tools to support development work
  • Handle sprint backlogs, test environments and release candidates while helping improve efficiency

What you bring

  • At least ten years of related experience in software engineering
  • You hold a top-secret SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph and are a U.S. citizen
  • You bring hands-on experience with Scrum, Docker, Git, Jenkins, Nexus and other DevOps tools
  • You have working knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript and Linux, including Rocky or RedHat

Who this fits

This mid-level role suits an experienced software engineer ready to lead and coordinate a team’s sprint and release work. It is based on-site in a SCIF in Hanover, Maryland, with a forty-hour work week and no travel.

From the employer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

DevOps Tools, Java (Programming Language), RedHat, Scrum

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

SYSTEM SOFTWARE DEVELOPER SME


**This position is eligible for up to a 30k sign on bonus**



Transform technology into opportunity as a System Software Developer SME at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a System Software Developer SME, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of NIGHTRAVEN program. You will play a crucial role in leading a team of talented engineers for our customer.
● Lead/Manage/Support sprints, testing, release documentation, coordinate with customer lead, and tasking for team members.
● Collaborate with PMO, customer lead(s) and team members.
● Drive innovation and efficiency
● Utilize Jira, Jenkins, Docker and other devOps tools

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Developer SME must have:
● Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
● Experience: 10+ years of related experience
● Technical skills: SCRUM management, Docker and other devOps tools, Git, Jenkins, Nexus

● Preferred working knowledge of Cypress software testing

● Working knowledge of: Springboot, Java, JavaScript, Linux operating systems (Rocky and RedHat)

● Security clearance level: TS//SCI Full scope with the DoW customer
● US citizenship required
● Role requirements: Strong communication skills both verbal and written, manage sprints, coordinate sprint backlog, facilitate test environment, manage release candidates, EOTR,

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Flexibility: Flexible bi-weekly hours. All work is completed in a SCIF. There is not an opportunity to remote work for this position.
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

● Conveniently located in the Hanover, MD area

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

The likely salary range for this position is $186,575 - $252,425. 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:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Hanover

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. 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.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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