Software Engineer 3
Quick Summary
Skills:Bash (Scripting Language), GitLab CI/CD, Linux, MongoDB,
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphJob Family:
Software EngineeringRequirements
~1 min readJob 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 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 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
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 containers
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
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 you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.
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The likely salary range for this position is $175,950 - $238,050. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Location:
USA MD Annapolis JunctionAdditional Work Locations:
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 1, 2026
- Last seen
- October 6, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 4
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 56%
- Scored at
- October 6, 2026
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