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Software Engineer, Python, DevOps

Job in Ellicott City, Howard County, Maryland, 21041, USA
Listing for: Praxis Engineering
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-05
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Python, Software Engineer, DevOps, Unix/Linux
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 175950 - 238050 USD Yearly USD 175950.00 238050.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Software Engineer 3
Job Qualifications

Java (Programming Language), Linux, Python Software Development, Scripting

Type Of

Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

Software Engineering

Skills

Java (Programming Language), Linux, Python Software Development, Scripting

Job Qualifications

Java (Programming Language), Linux, Python Software Development, Scripting

Certifications

None

Experience

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

Job Description

SOFTWARE ENGINEER PRINCIPAL

Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Engineer Principal pe 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 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 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
  • Technical Skills
Position 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, Num Py
  • 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 System
Position Desired Skills
  • Familiar with HPC Job Scheduling tools including Slurm
  • Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, 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.

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#Intelligence Engineered

The likely salary range for this position is $175,950 - $238,050. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

None

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA MD Annapolis Junction

Total Rewards At GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan…

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