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General Dynamics Information Technology

Software Architect

AI summary of the role

Software Architect SME for GDIT supporting U.S.

What you’ll do

  • Lead/manage/support software modules integrating disparate systems, sensors, services, and cloud environments.
  • Architect API-based solutions with data transformation, orchestration, and secure communications across OT, IT, and edge systems.
  • Develop edge compute components for data ingestion, sensor fusion, event correlation, and metadata packaging.
  • Build and maintain C# services, libraries, and microservices for system interoperability.

What you’ll bring

  • 10+ years of related experience
  • Proven experience with system-to-system integrations, middleware, and multi-platform API solutions; experience with PureTech and Lattice.
  • Strong C# and .NET/.NET Core development skills with multithreading and async programming.
  • Experience with edge devices, distributed compute, IoT/OT systems, or real-time sensor platforms.

Technologies

C# · .NET · .NET Core · RESTful APIs · JSON · edge computing · IoT/OT · microservices · PureTech · Lattice

About General Dynamics Information Technology

Builds and runs mission IT, cyber, AI/cloud, C5ISR and health systems for U.S. government, defense and intelligence agencies.

Public · 5000+ people

Source and classification

Production engineering · Evidence for this classification:

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: BI Full 6C (T4) Job Family: Software Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: Design, Integration Development, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, System Integration Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: SOFTWARE ARCHITECT SME Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Architect SME at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Software Architect SME, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Customs and Border Patrol. You will play a crucial role in supporting solution development and integration
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Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: BI Full 6C (T4) Job Family: Software Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: Design, Integration Development, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, System Integration Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: SOFTWARE ARCHITECT SME Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Architect SME at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Software Architect SME, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Customs and Border Patrol. You will play a crucial role in supporting solution development and integration activities for the U.S. Border Patrol’s Integrated Surveillance Tower (IST) deployments and system modernization efforts. The candidate will contribute to edge-processing software, multi-sensor fusion pipelines, API integrations, and secure system-to-system interfaces within DHS technical and cybersecurity requirements. This role supports the engineering of real-time surveillance technologies, integration of Enforcement Zone Cameras (EZC), Linear Ground Detection System (LGDS), and Integrated Surveill [... source excerpt omitted ...] laborate with system engineers, sensor specialists, UI developers, cybersecurity teams, and government stakeholders. ● Drive participation in full lifecycle development including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, documentation, and support. ● Architect API-based solutions requiring data transformation, API orchestration, and secure communications between multiple operational technology (OT), IT, and edge systems. ● Develop software components required for edge compute operations including data ingestion, sensor fusion, event correlation, and metadata packaging. ● Build and maintain C# services, libraries, and microservices supporting sy [... source excerpt omitted ...] stem logs. ● Integrate software with on‑premise edge devices, surveillance systems, and operational field technologies. ● Implement cybersecurity controls in compliance with DHS requirements, including role-based access, encryption, secure protocols, and best-practice hardening techniques. ● Participate in full lifecycle development including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, documentation, and support. ● Collaborate with system engineers, sensor specialists, UI developers, cybersecurity teams, and government stakeholders. ● Support troubleshooting, system diagnostics, performance optimization, and real-time issue resolution. ● Contri

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