Software Engineer 3

SOFTWARE ENGINEER PRINCIPALTransform 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 IMPACTThe Software Engineer shall possess extensive expertise in dataflow design, data transport mechanisms, and Apache Spark based distributed processing. In this role, the Software Engineer shall be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing data ingress/egress pathways to ensure efficient, scalable, and reliable processing of the organization's analytics workloads.WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEEDBring 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: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph● Technical SkillsPosition Required Skills Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes Recent software development experience using Python and Java Experience using Apache Airflow (DAG design, scheduling, operators, sensors) to orchestrate, schedule, and monitor complex workflows Experience with Distributed Big Data processing engines including Apache Spark Familiar with SQL technologies such as MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL for querying, joining, and aggregating large datasets Experience using Jupyter Notebook Experience with data wrangling and preprocessing using tools such as pandas, NumPy Experience working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data such as Parquet, JSON, CSV, XML Familiarity with data quality concepts, data validation, and anomaly detection Experience with Git Source Control SystemPosition Desired Skills Familiar with HPC Job Scheduling tools including Slurm Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)GDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt 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 workplaceOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore a career in software development at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.#MD_2026Alumni#IntelligenceEngineered #praxisjobs