Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer (min. Secret required)

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

Location: Remote with periodic on-site (Washington, D.C.)

Clearance: Active Secret clearance required

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
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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.