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Job DescriptionSOFTWARE 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 the development, enhancement, and sustainment of automation tools in support of system management infrastructure software and services for High Performance Computing (HPC) systems in a Linux environment.
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
● Technical Skills Required:
Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools
Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
Recent software development experience using Python
Experience with automation frameworks including Ansible for orchestrating deployment
Experience performing troubleshooting and debugging issues in an operational system
Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins
Experience with Git Source Control System
● Desired Skills:
Familiarity with Datacenter Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools such as Netbox
Familiarity with Observability and Analytics platform solutions such as Splunk
Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions such as Keycloak
Familiarity with Secret Management tools such as HashiCorp Vault
Familiarity with Message Brokers such as Kafka
Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker, PodMan, containerd
Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies
Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, 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.