Job Description Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Development Manager at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while advancing your engineering leadership career.
HOW A SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT As a Software Development Manager, the work you'll do at GDIT will directly support our customers' mission by delivering intuitive, secure, and scalable web applications that improve the user experience for mission-critical systems.
You will lead a team of front-end developers responsible for building modern, responsive applications that enable users to efficiently accomplish their objectives.
- Lead a team of front-end software engineers in the design, development, and delivery of modern web applications, ensuring high-quality, accessible, and maintainable solutions that support mission success.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers, product owners, back-end engineers, DevSecOps teams, architects, and customer stakeholders to translate business requirements into engaging, user-centered applications.
- Drive front-end engineering best practices through code reviews, technical mentorship, Agile delivery, component reuse, performance optimization, and continuous improvement while fostering innovation and technical excellence across the team.
- Utilize modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, RESTful APIs, Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and Agile development methodologies to deliver scalable and secure applications.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Development Manager must have:
- Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
- Experience: 7+ years of related experience leading software development teams and delivering enterprise web applications
- Technical skills: Experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js; JavaScript/TypeScript; HTML5/CSS3; responsive web design; REST APIs; Git; CI/CD; automated testing (Jest, Cypress, Playwright, or Selenium); Agile methodologies; application optimization and software development leadership.
- Security clearance level: Secret (or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance)
- US citizenship required
- Strong communication and mentoring skills; ability to balance technical leadership with people management; experience delivering secure enterprise web applications.
Location: Customer Site (Tampa, FL). 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 intelligence at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission. #armajobs The likely salary range for this position is $112,840 - $143,750.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA FL MacDill AFB 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.