Job Description

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

SOFTWARE ENGINEER PRINCIPAL

Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Engineer Principal 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
The Software Engineer shall be responsible for developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting GHOSTGEM's software suite of applications including DINO and possibly future capabilities as mission needs arise.  Software development activities include implementation, testing, and integration with other COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products, packages, and libraries. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Engineer Principal must have:
● Education: Bachelor of Science
● Experience: 8+ years of related experience

● Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Position Required Skills

    Experience using the Linux CLI and Tools
    Experience developing scripts using Bash 
    Recent Python (3.x) software development experience
    Experience with Rust programming concepts, or a willingness and aptitude to learn Rust
    Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB  
    Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containers
    Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
    Experience creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services on Kubernetes
    Familiar with Messaging Frameworks including RabbitMQ 
    Familiar with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI 
    Familiar with IaC principles, methodologies, and tools such as Ansible
    Experience using Git Source Control System

Position Desired Skills

    Experience with SQL databases including PostgreSQL  
    Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence  

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
● 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

8 + years of related experience

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

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

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