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Software Engineer 3 with Security Clearance

General Dynamics Information TechnologyAnnapolis Junction, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 8 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Shape the future of mission-critical government projects at General Dynamics Information Technology, a role offering significant career growth and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies. You'll thrive here if you are an experienced Software Engineer with a TS/SCI clearance, eager to leverage your Python, Java, and Linux skills within a collaborative hybrid environment. Apply today to join a team that values innovation and impactful work.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Posted
Yesterday
DockerMongoDBRustSQLAnsibleBashConfluenceGitGitLab CIHelmJiraKubernetesPostgreSQLPythonRabbitMQ

Job Description

SOFTWARE ENGINEER PRINCIPAL Transform 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 IMPACT
The Software Engineer shall be responsible for developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting GHOSTGEM's software suite of applications including DINO and possibly future capabilities as mission needs arise. Software development activities include implementation, testing, and integration with other COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products, packages, and libraries. WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring 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 Position Required Skills Experience using the Linux CLI and Tools Experience developing scripts using Bash Recent Python (3.x) software development experience Experience with Rust programming concepts, or a willingness and aptitude to learn Rust Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containers Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes Experience creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services on Kubernetes Familiar with Messaging Frameworks including RabbitMQ Familiar with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI Familiar with IaC principles, methodologies, and tools such as Ansible Experience using Git Source Control System Position Desired Skills Experience with SQL databases including PostgreSQL Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence 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
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace 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. #MD_2026Alumni #IntelligenceEngineered #praxisjobs

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