Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCIPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
Software EngineeringJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Application Development, Back-End Development, GitLab CI/CD, PostgreSQL, RESTful APIsCertifications:
NoneExperience:
8 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER SR PRINCIPAL
YOUR IMPACT
Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.
OUR COMPANY
Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Software Developer Sr. Principal will support the USASOC OTA Program in Fayetteville, NC (hybrid) or Remote.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Software Developer Sr. Principal you will provide support for application development of data and business systems software to include analysis of business needs, systems flow, and determination of data storage and usage requirements. You will work as part of a team with other contractors, government civilians, and military personnel in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
JOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)
Lead end‑to‑end software development across all SDLC phases, including requirements analysis, system design, implementation, testing, refinement, debugging, and updates.
Translate complex user and mission/business needs into scalable system architectures, detailed requirements, and actionable technical plans.
Produce and review advanced design artifacts (models, diagrams, workflows) to guide development and ensure technical alignment across teams.
Develop high‑quality, maintainable, and secure software solutions within a multidisciplinary environment supporting mission‑critical intelligence operations.
Build and maintain big‑data ETL pipelines (Hadoop, Apache Airflow) and automate data ingestion from APIs and databases using Python and SQL.
Execute DevOps processes for application and database deployment using Docker, Kubernetes, and GitLab CI/CD.
Automate retrieval of data from various sources via API and direct database queries for intelligence analysts and data scientists using SQL and Python.
Utilize industry‑standard tools (GitLab, Jira, Confluence) for version control, workflow management, documentation, and traceability.
Engage directly with customers and mission partners to gather requirements, provide product feedback loops, and deliver capability briefings for military stakeholders.
Provide senior‑level technical guidance to ensure optimal documentation, maintainability, and sustainability of software systems.
Mentor and coach junior developers; may serve as team or task lead; perform additional duties as needed.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Experience developing customer driven applications for data collection and analysis
Backend/DevOPs Knowledge Areas: Python, Docker, Helm/Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, or relational databases
Database: Postgres, SQL
General: Gitlab CI/CD, REST APIs
DESIRED SKILLS:
Backend/DevOPs Knowledge Areas: Golang, Go, Node/NestJS, Java/Spring Boot, Kotlin, TypeORM, GORM
Frontend Knowledge Areas: React JS, Node JS, NEST JS, Typescript
Database: Elasticsearch, MongoDB
General: Linux, K8s, Git, WebSocket, Redis, Keycloak, S3/Minio, Puppeteer
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Clearance: Current DoW Secret clearance ; active Top Secret with SCI eligibility desired
Experience: 8 years of related experience
Education: Technical training or degree
Certifications: None
Role requirements: Fayetteville, NC (Hybrid) or remote (with travel to customer site up to 1x per month).
Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role
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, competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #iexjobs #IEXPriority
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
10-25%Telecommuting Options:
HybridWork Location:
USA NC Fort BraggAdditional 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.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 30,000 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 atEqual Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans