On-Site Software Engineer / Web Development (NEW HIRE BONUS UP TO $15,000) Bachelor of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) related field plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree. Agile experience preferred. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, US citizenship is required. Responsibilities for this Position All contract work must be performed within our GDMS facility located in Oakton, Virginia. PERKS: This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for New Hires Only Our Employee Referral Program offers a $8k Referral Bonus for any candidate referred by an employee and hired for this position. A Relocation package may be available for this position Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. Thats the opportunity thats waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nations heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. Its an amazing challenge. And its waiting for you now. This challenging and interesting software development position is a chance to participate in the development and operation of a state-of-the-art Big Data system and join a longstanding, stable program consisting of a team of exceptional individuals using defined Agilesoftware principles and practices. As a Software Engineer / Web Development , youll perform software requirements analysis, participate in research and design, and develop and test software and tools. From inventing new products or enhancing existing applications, your talent will be front and center. What youll experience: Design and develop new features and capabilities for several existing web applications Evaluate and implement changes and/or enhancements to existing applications and determine the feasibility, benefits, and risks Evaluate emerging technologies and apply best of breed technologies to the operational system What you bring to the table: Proficient understanding of software engineering concepts, principles, and theories An understanding of object-oriented and functional programming, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms A passion for developing well-crafted and testable software, in a collaborative environment Strong attention to detail Ideally, you will also have experience with: Test-Driven development and experience with test frameworks (eg, Chai, Enzyme, Jest, Sinon) Ruby Development (Ruby on Rails) Modern C++ Scripting languages such tcsh or bash Apache web server Very Large Databases/Big Data/Data Warehousing Multi-thread and multi-process applications Continuous Integration and Deployment tools and techniques What sets you apart: Ability to interact effectively with project teams, managers and end users Commitment to ongoing professional development Solid ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity Creative and innovative thinking with the ability to multi-task Target salary range: USD $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $105,000.00/Yr.This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation.With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas.Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose.You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team! General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.EOE/Disability/Veteran We build technology for combat vehicles, submarines, aircraft, satellites, and advanced systems that can sense danger, quickly act on threats and share lifesaving information. We offer a comprehensive benefits program that goes well beyond Medical and Dental coverage.