Software Engineer 3

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 designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, managing GitLab Runners, and advancing automation practices to improve software delivery speed, quality, and reliability. In this position, the Software Engineer must be proficient with Git, GitLab, and DevOps principles and concepts.

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: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph required

Position Required Skills

    Experience using the Linux CLI and the Linux suite of tools
    Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
    Recent software development experience using Python
    Experience designing, creating, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI
    Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting GitLab Runners
    Ability to create reusable CI/CD templates, shared libraries, and automation patterns to support team‑wide adoption
    Experience automating build, test, and deployment processes for multiple software development teams
    Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and container registry integration within CI/CD pipelines Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, gathering requirements, and translating them into automated workflows
    Strong understanding of core DevOps practices, including environment promotion workflows, artifact storage and versioning, and securing CI/CD pipelines
    Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and automation frameworks including Ansible
    Proficiency with Git source control, branching strategies, merge request workflows, and repository management

Position Desired Skills

    Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
    Knowledge of configuration management, secrets management, and secure credential handling within Ci/CD pipelines
    Familiarity with Agile development practices and supporting SAFe Agile teams with automation

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