Principal Software Developer

Responsibilities

• Deliver new features and improve reliability of core services
• Identify and address major system bottlenecks or flaws in business logic
• Take ownership over core product problems and develop scalable solutions
• Lead a team of developers to engineer software for complex user problems
• Communicate technical decisions and trade-offs to stakeholders

Requirements

• Expert-level proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Java, Python, or similar)
• Proven ability to design and implement distributed systems (multi-tier architectures)
• Verifiable experience with microservice architectures, especially in high-throughput and low-latency systems
• Expert-level proficiency in cloud engineering paradigms
• Strong architectural and system design capabilities
• Experience mentoring engineers or leading technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with system transformations (e.g., applying strangler patterns)
• Experience with complex systems migrations involving multiple phases
• Demonstrated embrace of AI and automation tools

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal time
• Paid parental and military leave
• Health, short, and long-term disability benefits
• Full-flex work week

About the Company

GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to major U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community agencies.