Principal Software Engineer- TS/SCI w/Poly

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

Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Engineer 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 a Software Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission. The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team.

• Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.

• Resolves software problem reports.

• Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.

• Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software tradeoffs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off­ the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Engineer must have:
● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
● Experience: 15+ years of related experience
● Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/Poly required
● US citizenship required
● Role requirements:

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements

• Debug existing software and correct defects  

• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards  

• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features

• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments  

• Write or review software and system documentation

• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project

• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries

• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards

• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components

• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas

• Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance

• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.

• Additional contract or position specific required experience for this level (skills, technologies, expertise): Build applications using specified programming language per the development requirements.

• Development for Windows or UNIX applications using scripting languages (e.g., C, C++, C#, Java, and Python).

• Dev Ops- Build and deploy technologies (e.g., Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Packer) Cl/CD- Experience with Cl/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins and Bamboo), and building automated Cl/CD pipelines

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

15 + years of related experience

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

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required