Data Science Software Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Application Development, Data Science, Software Development Process, Software Development Tools

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and open a whole new world of exciting career opportunities. We are seeking candidates in the following labor categories:

• Software Developer / Software Engineer
• Data Scientist

• Once successfully cleared, you would interview for specific positions at that time.
• The work will be located at one of the Sponsor's facilities in the Washington Metro Area.
• Estimated time to complete the clearance sponsorship process is approximately 24 months (+/-).
• Interested candidates should be local to the Washington DC Metro Area.

Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Developer, Software Engineer or Data Scientist at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your engineering career.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• Experience: 8+ years related as a Software Developer, Software Engineer or Data Scientist
• Skills required in one or more of the following areas:
• Experience in design and develop tools.
• Experience in providing operations and maintenance of operational systems.
• Experience modifying existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware or software, or to improve its performance.
• Experience in analyzing user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost restraints.
• Experience consulting with customers about software system design and maintenance.
• Experience developing and directing software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
• Experience conferring with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
• Experience in compiling and writing documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instruction so others can understand the program.
• Experience in writing, updating, and maintaining computer programs or software packages for receiving, transmitting, processing and storing mission data.
• Experience consulting with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program requirements.
• Experience identifying complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement new ones.
• Experience in testing, debugging, and refining the computer software to produce the required product.
• Demonstrated experience with Java and Python programming languages.
• Demonstrated experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), and cloud computing platforms.
• Demonstrated experience exhibiting analytical skills to assess customer requirements and create innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated experience exhibiting problem solving skills to include debugging and testing web applications.
• Demonstrated experience with current database technology.
• Demonstrated experience with SQL, MYSQL, Postgres.
• Demonstrated experience working in an Agile environment, utilizing agile methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience working with AI/ML technologies, platforms, or processes.

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU

• Alignment to a mission-critical role that directly impacts the customer's ability to effectively execute its mission.
• Direct engagement with contractor leadership that centers upon career development/mobility, enhanced performance evaluation, and corporate information sharing & networking opportunities.
• Placement on a dynamic team of talented professionals that organically fosters an environment of innovation, collaboration, and trust.

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The likely salary range for this position is $164,382 - $115,000. 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:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA McLean

Additional Work Locations:

USA VA Chantilly

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.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology 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 capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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