AWS Cloud Developer Senior Principal

Type of Requisition

Regular

None

Top Secret

None

Software Engineering

Skills: Cloud Development, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Technology

Certifications: None

Experience: 8+ years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Transform technology into opportunity as a AWS Cloud Developer Senior Principal pe what’s next for mission‑critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Provide expert knowledge while working across teams, and external customer groups to develop strategy, design solutions, and advise implementation teams during deployment.
• Build and maintain technical relationships with others in the organization and technology providers by participating in cloud technology discussions and aligning solutions with client needs.
• Provide expert communication, ensuring that managers, team members, stakeholders within the organization, and clients are kept informed of relevant trends and projects.
• Research new or alternative technologies, document findings, conduct pilots and evaluate multiple vendors, make recommendations, and develop business cases to justify the investment.
• Manage escalations. Make assessments, recommendations or provide solutions to resolve issues.
• Mentor and train staff, ensuring they are up to speed on critical processes and technologies related to the organizations’ goals and soft skills needed to succeed.
• Develop timelines for projects.
• Contribute to budgeting for and understand the financial impact of cloud technology decisions.
• Create functional requirements/specifications documents.
• Guide the selection, implementation and deployment processes for new cloud technology rollouts.

Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree

Experience: 8+ years of related experience.

Required Skills:

• Demonstratable AWS architecture experience.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and desired state configuration.
• Red Hat and/or Linux experience.
• Motivated team player. Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and requirements.
• Creativity in problem resolution. Comfortable in a dynamic environment.

Preferred

Skills:

• AWS certification

Security Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Location: State of Louisiana

• Candidates within LA who reside within 60 miles of our Integrated Technology Center in Bossier City, LA will follow a hybrid work model.
• Candidates within LA who reside more than 60 miles from our office in Bossier City, LA will follow a remote work model.

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
• Flexibility: Full‑flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community: Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace

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.

The likely salary range for this position is $157,250 - $212,750. 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.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid

Work Location:

USA LA Bossier City

Additional Work Locations:

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 offering the ability to contribute both pre and post‑tax…