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Success in this role means delivering reliable, maintainable software that meets requirements and supports our nation’s security.\nWhat You Will Accomplish\nDeliver working software: Translate system and software requirements into object-oriented designs and tested code that meets agreed-upon acceptance criteria.\nBuild quality into each release: Develop and execute tests, investigate failures, and resolve defects to verify functionality and prevent regressions.\nStrengthen software security: Use static application security testing (SAST) tools to identify, assess, and remediate findings in accordance with project requirements.\nContribute to predictable delivery: Participate in Agile planning, provide realistic estimates, communicate progress and risks, and complete commitments to the team’s definition of done.\nImprove development efficiency: Use Python and shell scripting, where appropriate, to automate repeatable development, testing, and analysis tasks.\nMaintain traceable work: Use GitLab and Atlassian tools to manage code changes, reviews, work items, and documentation so teammates can understand and build on your contributions.\nSupport system integration: Work across engineering disciplines to resolve interface issues and verify that software performs as intended within the larger system.\nWhat Successful Performance Looks Like\nApply software engineering principles to produce clear designs, maintainable code, and objective evidence that requirements are met.\nLearn unfamiliar technologies and domain concepts, then apply that knowledge to increasingly complex assignments.\nIdentify technical risks and blockers early, communicate their impact, and help develop practical resolutions.\nContribute constructive code reviews, share knowledge, and help the team achieve shared delivery and quality goals.\nUse feedback and ongoing professional development to improve your work and support the growth of others.\nExperience with object-oriented development, Agile practices, SAST tools, GitLab, Python, Bash, and Atlassian products will help you achieve these outcomes.\nOur Commitment To You\nAn exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.\nResearch-oriented work alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security.\nFlexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.\nCompetitive benefits, including 401(k) matching, flexible time off, paid parental leave, healthcare, health and wellness programs, and employee resource and social groups.\nLearn more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits (https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits).\nWorkplace Options: This position is fully on-site.While on-site, you will be a part of the Dedham, MA\nSalary Note\nThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). 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