{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bab65e31f3615edccd021d61","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bab65e31f3615edccd021d61","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bab65e31f3615edccd021d61","title":"Principal Full Stack Software Engineer","description":"An Iron EagleX Opportunity\n\nIron EagleX, a GDIT company, contributes to the U.S. government’s mission of protecting our nation and enables our customers to make quicker decisions and act faster than our adversaries.\n\nClearance Level\nTop Secret/SCI\nCategory\nSoftware Engineering\nLocation\nArlington, Virginia\n(Onsite Workplace)\n\nKey Skills For Success\n\nCI/CD\n\nGit\n\nPython (Programming Language)\n\nSoftware Development\n\nStructured Query Language (SQL) Development\n\nREQ#: RQ228159\nPublic Trust: None\nRequisition Type: Regular\nYour Impact\n\nOwn your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.\n\nJob Description\n\nYOUR IMPACT\n\nOwn 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.\n\nOUR COMPANY\n\nIron 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.\n\nJOB DESCRIPTION\n\nIron EagleX is seeking a Principal Full Stack Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in Crystal City, VA. This role designs, develops, deploys, and sustains innovative software and data capabilities as a member of a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team. You will work across the application stack to build analytic frontends, production APIs, data integration services, reporting interfaces, and supporting data layers that transform complex data and analytic methods into practical, reliable capabilities supporting critical customer requirements.\n\nMEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT\n\nAs a Principal Full Stack Software Engineer, you will quickly turn complex data, analytic requirements, and emerging concepts into usable software capabilities that deliver critical insights to end users. You will work closely with analysts, data scientists, and other technical specialists to solve difficult technical problems, rapidly prototype new applications and workflows, and transition successful solutions into repeatable, maintainable, and operational software capabilities.\n\nJOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)\n\nDevelop clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code while adhering to best practices and coding standards.\n\nDesign, build, and maintain data analytics web applications, dashboards, and user-facing analytics experiences using Streamlit or similar technologies.\n\nDevelop interactive data products that enable users to explore, visualize, filter, and interpret complex datasets.\n\nBuild and integrate backend services, APIs, and data access layers using Python frameworks such as FastAPI or similar technologies.\n\nSupport data ingestion, transformation, validation, and aggregation capabilities to help ensure accurate and timely analytics.\n\nWork with relational databases such as Postgres and MySQL, supporting data integrity, performance, and efficient query design.\n\nCollaborate with data analysts, data engineers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical analytics solutions.\n\nCreate reusable software components and data services that support reporting, visualization, workflow automation, and operational analytics.\n\nSupport CI/CD pipelines and container-based deployments, including Docker-based environments, to enable repeatable builds and reliable releases.\n\nImplement and maintain version control using Git to support collaboration and code management.\n\nApply software engineering best practices to improve scalability, maintainability, testability, and reliability of analytics applications.\n\nEnsure developed solutions meet required security, quality, and compliance standards.\n\nContribute to all stages of the software development life cycle, from concept and design to testing, deployment, sustainment, and enhancement.\n\nREQUIRED SKILLS:\n\nAbility to work effectively both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.\n\nExperience writing clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code.\n\nHands-on experience developing software applications that support data analytics, reporting, dashboards, or operational data products.\n\nExperience with front-end development using Streamlit or similar technologies for interactive analytics applications.\n\nWorking knowledge of web technologies, RESTful APIs, containerization, backend services, and user interface development.\n\nExperience building and maintaining backend solutions using Python frameworks such as FastAPI or similar tools.\n\nFamiliarity with relational database systems such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.\n\nExperience writing SQL queries to support analytics, reporting, and application functionality.\n\nUnderstanding of data quality, data validation, data transformation, and basic data modeling concepts.\n\nExperience with Docker; Kubernetes experience is a plus.\n\nFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and repeatable deployment practices.\n\nProficiency in implementing and maintaining version control using Git.\n\nHands-on experience with full stack development and understanding of the software development life cycle.\n\nDESIRED SKILLS\n\nExperience developing analytics dashboards, operational reporting tools, or mission-focused data applications.\n\nExperience with data visualization libraries or platforms such as Streamlit, Superset, or similar tools.\n\nFamiliarity with ETL workflows, data pipelines, or automated data processing jobs.\n\nFamiliarity with cloud-based data platforms, managed databases, object storage, or cloud deployment environments.\n\nExperience working with data from multiple source systems.\n\nFamiliarity with data governance, metadata management, access control, and data security best practices.\n\nExperience troubleshooting application, database, or query performance issues.\n\nAbility to translate stakeholder requirements into technical tasks and user-facing analytics capabilities.\n\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.\n\nWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED\n\nClearance: Current TS/SCI Clearance with active or ability to obtain CI Polygraph is required\n\nExperience: 8+ years of related experience\n\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)\n\nRole requirements: Work is onsite in Crystal City, VA with CONUS travel of up to 60-90 consecutive days annually\n\nDue to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role\n\nGDIT IS YOUR PLACE\nAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.\n\nGrowth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities\n\nSupport: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals\n\nRewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off\n\nCommunity: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace\n\nOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY\nExplore 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\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans\n\n#iexjobs\nWork Requirements\nYears of Experience\n\n8 + years of related experience\n\n* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree\n\nCertification\n\nTravel Required\n\n10-25%\n\nCitizenship\n\nU.S. Citizenship Required\n\nSalary and Benefit Information\n\nThe likely salary range for this position is $140,250 - $189,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.\n\nOur Identity Verification Process\n\nAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.\n\nAbout Our Work\n\nWe are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. 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You will work closely with analysts, data scientists, and other technical specialists to solve difficult technical problems, rapidly prototype new applications and workflows, and transition successful solutions into repeatable, maintainable, and operational software capabilities.\n\nJOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)\n\nDevelop clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code while adhering to best practices and coding standards.\n\nDesign, build, and maintain data analytics web applications, dashboards, and user-facing analytics experiences using Streamlit or similar technologies.\n\nDevelop interactive data products that enable users to explore, visualize, filter, and interpret complex datasets.\n\nBuild and integrate backend services, APIs, and data access layers using Python frameworks such as FastAPI or similar technologies.\n\nSupport data ingestion, transformation, validation, and aggregation capabilities to help ensure accurate and timely analytics.\n\nWork with relational databases such as Postgres and MySQL, supporting data integrity, performance, and efficient query design.\n\nCollaborate with data analysts, data engineers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical analytics solutions.\n\nCreate reusable software components and data services that support reporting, visualization, workflow automation, and operational analytics.\n\nSupport CI/CD pipelines and container-based deployments, including Docker-based environments, to enable repeatable builds and reliable releases.\n\nImplement and maintain version control using Git to support collaboration and code management.\n\nApply software engineering best practices to improve scalability, maintainability, testability, and reliability of analytics applications.\n\nEnsure developed solutions meet required security, quality, and compliance standards.\n\nContribute to all stages of the software development life cycle, from concept and design to testing, deployment, sustainment, and enhancement.\n\nREQUIRED SKILLS:\n\nAbility to work effectively both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.\n\nExperience writing clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code.\n\nHands-on experience developing software applications that support data analytics, reporting, dashboards, or operational data products.\n\nExperience with front-end development using Streamlit or similar technologies for interactive analytics applications.\n\nWorking knowledge of web technologies, RESTful APIs, containerization, backend services, and user interface development.\n\nExperience building and maintaining backend solutions using Python frameworks such as FastAPI or similar tools.\n\nFamiliarity with relational database systems such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.\n\nExperience writing SQL queries to support analytics, reporting, and application functionality.\n\nUnderstanding of data quality, data validation, data transformation, and basic data modeling concepts.\n\nExperience with Docker; Kubernetes experience is a plus.\n\nFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and repeatable deployment practices.\n\nProficiency in implementing and maintaining version control using Git.\n\nHands-on experience with full stack development and understanding of the software development life cycle.\n\nDESIRED SKILLS\n\nExperience developing analytics dashboards, operational reporting tools, or mission-focused data applications.\n\nExperience with data visualization libraries or platforms such as Streamlit, Superset, or similar tools.\n\nFamiliarity with ETL workflows, data pipelines, or automated data processing jobs.\n\nFamiliarity with cloud-based data platforms, managed databases, object storage, or cloud deployment environments.\n\nExperience working with data from multiple source systems.\n\nFamiliarity with data governance, metadata management, access control, and data security best practices.\n\nExperience troubleshooting application, database, or query performance issues.\n\nAbility to translate stakeholder requirements into technical tasks and user-facing analytics capabilities.\n\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.\n\nWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED\n\nClearance: Current TS/SCI Clearance with active or ability to obtain CI Polygraph is required\n\nExperience: 8+ years of related experience\n\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)\n\nRole requirements: Work is onsite in Crystal City, VA with CONUS travel of up to 60-90 consecutive days annually\n\nDue to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role\n\nGDIT IS YOUR PLACE\nAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.\n\nGrowth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities\n\nSupport: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals\n\nRewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off\n\nCommunity: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace\n\nOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY\nExplore 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\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans\n\n#iexjobs\nWork Requirements\nYears of Experience\n\n8 + years of related experience\n\n* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree\n\nCertification\n\nTravel Required\n\n10-25%\n\nCitizenship\n\nU.S. Citizenship Required\n\nSalary and Benefit Information\n\nThe likely salary range for this position is $140,250 - $189,750. 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