Cloud – AI Developer

General Dynamics Information Technology

Cloud/AI Developer building Java and GCP image-processing applications for GDIT’s U.S. government missions.

Posted 8/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $128,039 - $173,229 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing Java-based cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform, with a strong focus on implementing RESTful APIs, image processing workflows, and AI capabilities. Proficient in secure coding practices and CI/CD methodologies to ensure robust application performance and security.

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Java DevelopmentGoogle Cloud PlatformRESTful API DesignImage Processing WorkflowsCI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring/Spring BootRESTful APIsImage ProcessingAI CapabilitiesSecure CodingCI/CDInfrastructure-as-CodeCloud TroubleshootingMetadata Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Google Cloud PlatformTerraformGitObservability Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust

Industry Keywords

Cloud-Native ApplicationsImage CaptureData HandlingIAMDefect Triage

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaSpringSpring BootSpringBootTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain Java-based cloud-native applications on GCP
Implement image capture, ingestion, processing, storage, retrieval, and distribution workflows
Create and maintain versioned, documented RESTful APIs with backward compatibility
Build image-processing pipelines for validation, transformation, metadata extraction, indexing, retention, archival, and deletion
Implement AI-enabled image capabilities including classification, OCR/data extraction, redaction, quality checks, and similarity search
Troubleshoot cloud application defects, perform root-cause analysis, and implement preventative fixes
Apply secure coding, IAM/authorization, encryption, auditing, and policy-aligned data handling
Develop CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code with DevOps
Implement logging, metrics, tracing, alerting, and operational runbooks
Collaborate with DevOps, QA, Product Management, and security stakeholders
Participate in architecture reviews, design reviews, code reviews, technical documentation, and shared standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college/university
Alternatively, four additional years of relevant work experience in lieu of a relevant four-year degree
8+ years of professional experience developing backend services and APIs in Java
Experience with Spring/Spring Boot or similar frameworks
Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating applications on Google Cloud Platform
Experience with serverless and/or container-based approaches
Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs, authentication/authorization, and service integrations
Experience with image-centric workflows, object storage, transformation, and metadata management
Experience integrating AI capabilities such as computer vision/OCR, extraction, redaction, or search
Familiarity with AI evaluation and monitoring concepts
Knowledge of IAM, least privilege, service accounts, secrets management, encryption, and audit logging
Familiarity with CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code such as Terraform, and Git-based workflows
Cloud troubleshooting, defect triage, performance tuning, production support, and observability tools
Strong collaboration and communication across engineering, QA, DevOps, product, and security stakeholders
Must obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Must provide onsite fingerprinting at a designated facility
U.S. residency requirement: must have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the required preceding periods
U.S. Citizenship is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities
Internal mobility team focused on career goals
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401(k) with company match
Competitive pay
Paid time off
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan options
Ability to contribute pre-tax and post-tax dollars to 401(k) up to IRS annual limits
Full flex work weeks where possible
Vacation, sick, personal, holiday, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year
10 paid holidays per year
Paid Family Leave of up to 160 hours in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
Remote work