Principal Agentic AI Full Stack Software Engineer

General Dynamics - IT; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) in Crystal City, VA is seeking a Principal Agentic AI Full Stack Software Engineer to design and deploy critical components of our AI analytics stack. You will build analytic frontends, production APIs, and interfaces between AI workflow components.

You will translate AI/ML concepts into reliable, user-focused software, delivering scalable solutions that support mission outcomes within a secure government contracting environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python with focus on AI-enabled apps.
• Experience with Streamlit or React dashboards.
• Strong API design and backend services.

Responsibilities

• Develop clean, efficient Python code for AI-enabled apps.
• Lead design/implementation of AI-enabled web apps and analytics.
• Build and maintain APIs (FastAPI) for seamless communication.
• Create and maintain UI for complex AI/data analytics features.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines and Docker-based deployments.

Skills

Python

AI web apps

REST APIs

Docker

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Git

CI/CD

React/Streamlit

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

FastAPI

Job description

YOUR IMPACT

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War's mission to keep our country safe and secure.

OUR COMPANY

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions.

Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Iron EagleX is seeking a Principal Agentic AI Full Stack Software Engineer to support our AI team in Crystal City, VA. This role will design, deploy, and sustain critical components of our AI analytics stack, including analytic frontends, production APIs, interfaces between AI workflow components, and the underlying data layer.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Principal Agentic AI Full Stack Software Engineer, you will be a core member of the AI team responsible for prototyping, building, and delivering critical data analytics capabilities. You will help translate emerging AI and machine learning concepts into reliable, user-focused software solutions that support mission outcomes.

JOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)

• Develop clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code while adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Lead the technical design and implementation of AI-enabled web applications and analytics using Streamlit, React, or similar technologies.
• Integrate modern AI and large language model capabilities into applications and workflows, including prompting, tool calling, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and related patterns.
• Design, develop, and integrate APIs, including FastAPI-based services, to enable seamless communication between systems.
• Build and maintain user interfaces that make complex AI, data, and analytics capabilities accessible to end users.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines and container-based deployments using tools such as Docker to support repeatable builds and reliable releases.
• Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL to ensure data integrity, performance, and efficiency.
• Implement and maintain version control using Git to streamline collaboration and code management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, develop, test, and deliver new features.
• Contribute to all stages of the software development life cycle, from concept and design through testing, deployment, and sustainment.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Proficiency in writing clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code.
• Experience building AI-enabled web applications, analytic dashboards, or user workflows using Streamlit or similar technologies.
• Strong knowledge of web technologies, containerization, RESTful APIs, and user interface development.
• Experience designing and maintaining scalable backend solutions using Python frameworks.
• Familiarity with relational database systems such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Proficiency with Docker; Kubernetes experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Git-based version control and collaborative software development workflows.
• Hands-on experience with full stack development and a strong understanding of the software development life cycle.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Experience developing modern front-end applications using React.
• Hands-on experience designing or developing LLM-powered agentic workflows that use tool calling, structured outputs, task planning, and multi-step execution.
• Familiarity with component-based UI development, state management, and reusable front-end design patterns.
• Experience integrating React-based frontends with RESTful APIs or Python-based backend services.
• Experience supporting AI, machine learning, data analytics, or mission-focused software applications.
• Familiarity with cloud-native application development, DevSecOps practices, or secure software delivery environments.
• Experience implementing reliable AI workflows with validation, error handling, retries, logging, and fallback strategies.
• Understanding of MLOps concepts, including model registry/versioning, reproducible environments, and CI/CD for ML-enabled systems.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Clearance: Current TS/SCI Clearance with active or ability to obtain CI Polygraph is required.

Experience: 8+ years of related experience.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Role requirements: Work is onsite in Crystal City, VA with optional CONUS travel.

Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role.

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, competitive pay and paid time off

Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

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