ATAK​/Kotlin Developer

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family: Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills: Android, Android Applications, Kotlin Programming Language, Software Systems

Certifications: None

Experience: 3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

ATAK/Kotlin Developer

Transform technology into opportunity as an ATAK/Kotlin Developer pe what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

As an ATAK/Kotlin Developer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USASOC. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining mission-critical Android applications.

• Implement TakUI-based UIsusing the declarative DSL (-Row,
  -Column,
  -Button,
  -Text, etc.) for mission control interfaces and operator workflows.
• Collaborate with AI / autonomy engineers to display mission state data (swarm tracking, flight path, etc.) on the ATAK map overlay.
• Contribute to UI/UX designfor operational efficiency under field constraints (low light, glove mode, DDIL conditions).
• Write robust, modular, and testable Kotlin code aligned with ATAK’s plugin packaging requirements and a Dev Sec Ops  pipeline.
• Participate in mission rehearsals and live exercises to gather feedback and refine plugin functionality.
• Ability to collaborate withend-users, testers, and operators to iterate on plugin design and usability.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science is preferred
• Experience:
  
  3+ years of related experience
• Proficient in Kotlinand Java(for interoperability with legacy ATAK SDK code).
• Demonstrated experience building and debugging ATAK plugins using the TAK SDK(v4.6+).
• Experience with TAK Data Packages, Map Items, and Cursor-on-Target (CoT) message handling.
• Knowledge of protobufserialization, JSON handling, and network commswithin ATAK contexts.
• Ability to implement custom overlays and symbology for tactical data visualization.
• Experience integrating with Postgre
  
  SQL, MQTT, or ZeroMQmessaging layers preferred.
• Familiarity with ATAK build processes(Gradle, Maven, or TAK repo builds).
• Experience using Android Studio / Intelli
  
  J, Git, and Dockerfor plugin development and testing.
• Prior work experience with military (SOF) / government ATAK integrations.
• Strong understanding of Dev Sec Ops  workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and secure Android build practices for TAK deployments.
• Security clearance level:
  An active Secret clearance is required with ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance
• US citizenship required

• 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
• Flexibility:
  This position is Hybrid, on-site at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, NC
• Community:
  Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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 $131,750 - $178,250. 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: Hybrid

Work Location: USA NC Fort Bragg

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…