Quantum Computer Scientist

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Other

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

Other

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Computer Programming Tools, Software Solutions, Technical Software

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

QUANTUM COMPUTER SCIENTIST

Transform technology into opportunity as a Quantum Computer Scientist at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As a Quantum Computer Scientist, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing software solutions that meet the needs of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s large-scale conversion for a suite of Java applications from local servers to AWS servers.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Quantum Computer Scientist, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will play a crucial role in

• Help design, develop, evaluate, plan, and test engineering specifications for software programs and applications
• Help set up local workspace with Spring Tool Suite and cloned code repositories to be able to apply changes using BitBucket as version control (CI/CD pipelines)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Design and develop cloud-based applications using Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) technologies, Python, and other program languages
• Remove old Struts Framework Code and Tag Libraries from Java and JSP files
• Update Project Object Model (POM) files and XML configuration files to bring dependencies up to the necessary new version
• Run Maven commands for building and testing new codes
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Consult business process owners to evaluate process improvement opportunities and potential technology solutions

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Quantum Computer Scientist must have:

• Education: BS in Computer Science or relevant
• Years of Experience: 3+ years of related experience
• Required Technical Skills:
  • Experience in cloud-based applications using Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) technologies
  • Effective organizational and analytical skills with the ability to develop and manage concurrent projects
  • Proven strong communication skills to translate technical software solutions to non-technical clients
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Desired Programming Tools:
  • Experience in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, and with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes a plus.
  • AWS (Lambda), Javascript, Git, C++, Java, SQL
  • Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines.
• Clearance: Public Trust (USDA clearance) 

Location: Remote

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
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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 $73,965 - $97,859. 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:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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 30,000 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.

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