Principal Software Engineer – (Secret Clearance Preferred – On-site Required)
About The Position
GDIT is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their team. This position involves the development and operation of a high-performance big data system, utilizing Agile software principles. The role includes software requirements analysis, design, development, testing, maintenance, and research for an operational big data system. The Principal Software Engineer will focus on software and application development to deliver solutions for complex problems and tailor cutting-edge solutions to client requirements. US Citizenship is required, and an active Secret clearance is preferred; GDIT will sponsor the clearance upon contingent offer. The work must be performed onsite.
Requirements
- Demonstrated understanding of software engineering concepts, principles and applications
- Experience with database technologies, SQL, ETL, indexing and performance
- In-depth understanding of object-oriented and functional programming, design patterns, data structures and algorithms
- Proven Modern C++ experience (Modern C++ versions 11/14/17/20) applied in a Linux development environment
- Experience with parallel and multi-threaded programming and multi-process applications
- Proven experience in scripting languages including Bash, Ruby and Python
- Proven experience with very large databases/big data/enterprise data warehouses
- Minimum of 8+ years of related experience
- US Citizenship is required.
- Department of War Secret security clearance is required before starting on program.
- Must meet eligibility and suitability requirements for a government background investigation.
Nice To Haves
- Active Secret clearance is preferred.
- Bachelor's (4 year) degree in software engineering or related technical field OR a minimum of 12 years of equivalent work experience
- Experience with Azure Cloud development
- Experience with memory architectures (NUMA) and caching
- Working knowledge of techniques for improving performance such as profiling, avoiding memory allocation/de-allocation, parallelization and algorithms
- Experience with data modeling and NoSQL database technologies such as MongoDB
- Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with project teams, managers, and end users
- Maintain commitment to ongoing professional development
- Be able to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
- Be a creative and innovative thinker with the ability to multi-task
Responsibilities
- Perform software requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and maintenance of an operational big data system.
- Participate in research of an operational big data system.
- Focus on software and application development and programming to deliver solutions to complex problems.
- Tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of clients.
Benefits
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holiday
- Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- Ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars to 401(k) up to the IRS annual limits
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays
- Paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
