ATAK/Kotlin Developer

Transform technology into opportunity as an ATAK/Kotlin Developer at GDIT. Shape whats next for mission-critical government projects while shaping whats next for your engineering career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As an ATAK/Kotlin Developer, the work youll 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 engineersto 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 codealigned with ATAKs plugin packaging requirements and a DevSecOps pipeline.

Participate in mission rehearsals and live exercisesto gather feedback and refine plugin functionality.

Ability to collaborate withend-users, testers, and operatorsto iterate on plugin design and usability.

WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The ATAK/Kotlin Developer must have:
Education: Bachelors 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 pluginsusing the TAK SDK(v4.6+).

Experience with TAK Data Packages, MapItems, 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 PostgreSQL, MQTT, or ZeroMQmessaging layers preferred.

Familiarity with ATAK build processes(Gradle, Maven, or TAK repo builds).

Experience using Android Studio / IntelliJ, Git, and Dockerfor plugin development and testing.

Prior work experience with military (SOF) / government ATAK integrations.

Strong understanding of DevSecOps 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

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

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

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