Senior Cloud-Native Platform Engineer (Active TS/SCI /w Poly)

General Dynamics Information Technology
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
about 2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$147,292.0 - $199,278.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Confluence JIRA Bash Shell Cloud Foundry Continuous Integration Linux DevOps Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL Linux System Administration MongoDB NoSQL
+15 more
RabbitMQ Ansible Software Engineering SQL Databases Kubernetes Helm Charts Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Backend Git Containerization Gitlab-ci Git Flow Kubernetes Atlassian Tools Software Version Control Docker

Job description

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats., We’re looking for a Software Engineer Principal who thrives in Linux-based environments, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is excited to work with cutting-edge tools and containerized architectures.

What You’ll Do

Design, develop, and deploy scalable, containerized applications

Build and maintain secure, high-performance systems in Linux environments

Develop automation scripts and backend services using Python (3.x) and Bash

Work with modern container platforms including Docker, containers, and Kubernetes

Create and manage Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments

Integrate messaging systems such as RabbitMQ

Implement and support CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI)

Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Ansible

Collaborate using Git-based workflows and modern DevOps practices

Contribute to next-generation development using Rust (experience or strong willingness to learn)

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree

8+ years of relevant software engineering experience

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance

Strong experience with: Linux CLI and tools

Bash scripting

Python (3.x) development

NoSQL databases (MongoDB)

Containerization (Docker, containers)

Kubernetes orchestration

Helm chart development

Git source control

CI/CD principles and GitLab CI

Infrastructure as Code (Ansible)

Experience with Rust or a strong aptitude and desire to learn it

Preferred Skills

SQL databases (PostgreSQL)

Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence), 8 + years of related experience

  • may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Benefits & conditions

(part of General Dynamics) 3.73.7 out of 5 stars Annapolis Junction, MD $147,292 - $199,278 a year, Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Internal mobility program, Work in a modern DevSecOps environment with current tools and best practices

Build secure, scalable systems that matter

Collaborate with highly skilled engineers solving complex challenges

Grow your expertise in cloud-native technologies and Rust development

Make an impact in a mission-driven organization

If you’re an experienced engineer who enjoys ownership, innovation, and working with modern technologies at scale, we’d love to connect.

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.

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Work Requirements Years of Experience, The likely salary range for this position is $147,292 - $199,278. 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.

Our Identity Verification Process

As 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.

About Our Work

About the company

Praxis Engineering, a GDIT company, provides cutting-edge technology capabilities and unmatched expertise to deliver mission-critical solutions that drive impact and support customer needs., We 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. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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