Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
Software EngineeringJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Bash (Scripting Language), CI/CD, Infrastructure As Code (IaC), LinuxCertifications:
NoneExperience:
8 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob 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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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:
40Travel Required:
NoneTelecommuting Options:
OnsiteWork Location:
USA MD Annapolis JunctionAdditional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, 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 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected VeteransSkills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree
- 8+ years of related experience
- Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph security clearance
- US Citizenship required
- Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux toolset
- Experience developing Bash scripts to automate processes
- Recent software development experience using Python
- 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
- Experience automating build, test, and deployment processes for multiple teams
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and container registry integration
- 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
- 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
General Dynamics Information Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about General Dynamics Information Technology and has not been reviewed or approved by General Dynamics Information Technology.
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Affordable Benefits — Pay and benefits are described as good or okay in multiple places, and the overall package is often portrayed as acceptable even when base pay is not viewed as top-tier.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plan options are presented as comprehensive, with additional protections like disability and life insurance contributing to a well-rounded health and protection offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted as part of the total rewards package, supporting longer-term financial planning.
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What We Do
We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.







