Principal Software Developer

General Dynamics Information Technology

Software Developer Principal at GDIT developing mission-critical applications for government projects. Engage in innovative solutions to support national security and law enforcement missions.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🏈 Anywhere in North AmericaLead💰 $119,000 - $161,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GoJavaLinuxMicroservicesOraclePostgresRDBMSShell ScriptingSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, design, develop, and/or modify enterprise-wide systems and/or applications software
Employ your experience with Go and Java, test-driven development, and Scrum/agile project lifecycle approach to develop, deploy, and maintain mission-critical applications
Provide support and technical advice during conceptualization, development, and implementation phases to transform requirements into working solutions
Engage with clients/users to define system scope and objectives
Work on new development and re-engineering efforts, including making or contributing to system design decisions
Implement enhancements to existing system and coordinate with other developers working in parallel
Provide software development services on all tiers (UI, Java, Go, Postgres)
Perform database programming using SQL
Perform software QA/testing as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of related experience required; 8+ years of related experience preferred
Experience with Go programming languages
Experience in Agile development methodology
Understanding of DevOps solution implementation and configuration
Understanding of microservices frameworks
Exposure to Gitlab and the merge/release process to CICD pipeline
Exposure to PL/SQL and SQL*Plus
Exposure to or ability to learn the following: Struts and Restful services , Oracle RDBMS, and UNIX/LINUX shell scripting
Ability to use Jira to support configuration management in an Agile environment
Ability to keep current with the latest techniques to include automated code scanning, automated testing, and continuous integration and continuous deployment concepts
Aptitude at problem-solving, troubleshooting, collaboration, time management, multi-tasking, and task-ownership
Excellent communication skills.
Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (DHS HQ EOD required to start; must be able to obtain DHS HQ Final Suitability)
US citizenship required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401K with company match
Competitive pay
Paid time off
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
15 days of paid leave per calendar year for vacations and personal business
10 paid holidays per year
Paid Family Leave program for eligible employees.

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Hard Skills & Tools

GoJavatest-driven developmentAgile development methodologySQLPL/SQLmicroservices frameworksUNIX/LINUX shell scriptingdatabase programmingsoftware QA/testing

Soft Skills

problem-solvingtroubleshootingcollaborationtime managementmulti-taskingtask-ownershipexcellent communication

Certifications

Public Trust Security Clearance