Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nations safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.
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 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 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: 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 teamwide 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 youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.
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