Your Impact
Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being and support of U.S. citizens.
Job Description
Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Engineer at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical federal platforms while shaping what's next for your engineering career by using AI-assisted software development.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Full Stack Software Engineer, the work you do at GDIT will be impactful to a federal agency's mission modernization. You will play a crucial role in building a next-generation platform that replaces legacy systems and transforms how the government executes critical operations.
Lead full-stack architecture and implementation for a cloud-hosted federal platform that must achieve ATO and retire legacy systems within aggressive timelines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams — UX designers, product managers, DevSecOps engineers to deliver production-quality code in a SAFe Agile environment
Drive engineering excellence through automated testing, code reviews, and mentorship that meets stringent federal quality metrics (zero Sev 1/2 defects, <5 Sev 3 per component)
Utilize modern cloud-native technologies, containerized deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and agentic AI tooling to accelerate delivery of mission capabilities
Responsibilities
Design and implement full-stack features for complex federal operational workflows
Lead architectural decisions for platform services, APIs, and data models
Build and maintain frontend interfaces that deliver on UX designs with high fidelity
Develop backend services, integrations, and data pipelines supporting legacy system migration and retirement
Establish and optimize AI-assisted development workflows for the engineering team, including configuring agentic AI tools for code generation, testing, and review
Contribute to DevSecOps pipeline configuration, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code
Participate in architecture design reviews and support ATO documentation with security-compliant code
Mentor team members, conduct code reviews, and drive engineering best practices
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Engineer Sr Principal must have:
Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Experience: 8+ years of professional software engineering experience with full-stack depth
Technical skills: Strong proficiency in modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue) and backend languages (Java, Python, Node.js, or Go)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or equivalent FedRAMP environments)
Proficiency with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipeline tools
Experience building RESTful APIs and working with relational and/or NoSQL databases
Understanding of federal security requirements (NIST 800-53, STIG compliance, ATO processes)
Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor) integrated into daily engineering workflows
Track record of delivering production software in Agile/SAFe teams
Security clearance: Active Secret
US citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications
Experience configuring and deploying agentic AI coding workflows (autonomous code generation, AI-driven test creation, agent-based CI/CD integration)
Demonstrated ability to evaluate, select, and roll out AI developer tooling across engineering teams
Experience with geospatial systems, scientific/analytical platforms, or technical operations tools
Familiarity with low-code platforms and hybrid architecture patterns
Experience with legacy system migration and data conversion
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer) in GovCloud context
Experience leading small teams or serving as tech lead on federal programs
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
Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workpl
ace
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.
Work Requirements
Years of Experience
8 + years of related experience
may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Certification
Travel Required
Less than 10%
Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $212,500 - $287,500. 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.
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About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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