Cloud Software Developer (Node.js and React.js required) - State of Louisiana

Type of Requisition: Pipeline 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: AWS Cloud Computing, Linux, Node.js, React.js Certifications: None Experience: 7 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: No Job Description: GDIT is seeking a Cloud Software Developer with strong hands-on experience building, deploying, and maintaining modern cloud-native applications in AWS. You will work as part of an Agile team responsible for designing scalable architectures, developing Node.js/React applications, automating infrastructure with Terraform, and ensuring secure and reliable cloud operations. This role requires practical, demonstrable engineering experience across Linux, AWS services, infrastructure-as-code, and JavaScript development. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT: As a Cloud Software Developer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our customers. You will play a crucial role via the following core responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications using Node.js, React.js, and related frameworks Implement infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or AWS CDK Build and deployment of pipelines and platform operations Perform Linux-based troubleshooting and root-cause analysis Implement secure-by-design patterns and participate in compliance/hardening tasks Collaborate with teams deploying and operating workloads using AWS services (such as, but not limited to: Lambda, EC2, S3, CloudWatch, API Gateway, VPC, IAM) Collaborate with UI/UX designers, cloud engineers, architects, and DevOps teams WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Cloud Software Developer must have: Education: Technical Training, Certificate, or Degree required Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering or relevant experience preferred Experience: 5+ years of related experience with AWS cloud computing required 7+ years of total IT experience preferred Required Skills: The Cloud Software Developer must be able to demonstrate recent, hands‑on experience (no theoretical or academic-only exposure) in the following: Proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript Experience building and maintaining React.js front-end applications Strong knowledge of Linux fundamentals: navigation, logs, permissions, troubleshooting techniques Practical experience designing and deploying solutions in AWS, including core services and networking Hands-on experience with Terraform or CDK (modules, variables, state mgmt.) Familiarity with CI/CD tools (such as, but not limited to: GitLab, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins) Understanding of RESTful APIs and event-driven patterns Ability to explain architectural tradeoffs, troubleshooting steps, and real-world problem solving Experience building and deploying pipelines and platform operations Security Clearance Level: Must be able to pass a background check to obtain a position of Public Trust. *Must be US Person (Green Card Holder, US Permanent Resident Alien, Refugee, Asylee, or US Citizen)* Location: State of Louisiana Candidates within Louisiana who reside within 60 miles of GDIT's Integrated Technology Center in Bossier City, LA will follow a hybrid work model Candidates within Louisiana who reside more than 60 miles from GDIT's Integrated Technology Center in Bossier City, LA will follow a remote work model 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 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. #GDITLA The likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229. 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: Less than 10% 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 w