ATAK/Kotlin Developer

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

ATAK/Kotlin Developer

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

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
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 UIs using 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 design for 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 DevSecOps pipeline.

● Participate in mission rehearsals and live exercises to gather feedback and refine plugin functionality.

● Ability to collaborate with end-users, testers, and operators to iterate on plugin design and usability.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The ATAK/Kotlin Developer must have:
● Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science is preferred
● Experience: 3+ years of related experience

● Proficient in Kotlin and 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, MapItems, and Cursor-on-Target (CoT) message handling.

● Knowledge of protobuf serialization, JSON handling, and network comms within ATAK contexts.

● Ability to implement custom overlays and symbology for tactical data visualization.

● Experience integrating with PostgreSQL, MQTT, or ZeroMQ messaging layers preferred.

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

● Experience using Android Studio / IntelliJ, Git, and Docker for 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 you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

3 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required