Entry Level Software Engineer at GDMS in US-WA-Port Orchard
- Company: GDMS
- Location: US-WA-Port Orchard
- Posted: Sep 25, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: USD $80,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.
Overview
Work on mission-critical defense systems that protect national security Collaborative, innovative engineering culture with experienced teams Competitive compensation, benefits, and retirement packages Clear pathways for career growth and professional development
Job description
- Work on mission-critical defense systems that protect national security
- Collaborative, innovative engineering culture with experienced teams
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and retirement packages
- Clear pathways for career growth and professional development
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions supporting the NOSIS program
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment
- Contribute to full-stack development across frontend, backend, and infrastructure layers
- Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and continuous integration/delivery pipelines
- Support system integration, RESTful API design, and containerized deployments
- Produce and maintain technical documentation
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or Engineering, Science, or Math.
- CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: : Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
- js + PostgreSQL — frontend and relational database development
- TypeScript — strongly-typed JavaScript development
- Spring Boot — Java-based backend services
- Go / Java — backend microservices development
- RESTful API Design — interface design and implementation
- Docker & Containerization — container-based deployment workflows
- Agile Practices — Scrum / Kanban software development methodology
- GitOps (e.g., FluxCD) — automated, declarative deployment pipelines
- Message Queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka) — asynchronous service communication
- Observability Stack — Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry
- CI/CD Pipeline Experience — pipeline configuration and automation
- Kubernetes / Container Orchestration — container scheduling and management
Skills
Required
- JavaScript + PostgreSQL
- TypeScript
- Spring Boot
- Go / Java
- RESTful API Design
- Docker & Containerization
- Agile Practices (Scrum / Kanban)
Preferred
- GitOps (e.g., FluxCD)
- Message Queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka)
- CI/CD Pipeline Experience
- Kubernetes / Container Orchestration
Benefits
- An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
- See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
- This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
- Combined Salary Range
- USD $80,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.