SOFTWARE ENGINEER PRINCIPAL

Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Engineer Principal at GDIT. Shape whats next for mission-critical government projects while shaping whats 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 YOULL 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

Technical Skills

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 containerd
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 youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

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