Principal Backend Architect for Distributed Systems

General Dynamics Information Technology; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Principal Software Developer Senior to define and drive technical excellence across backend and full-stack engineering practices. This role requires experience in scalable distributed systems, strong leadership, and an emphasis on engineering best practices.

Candidates must have at least 5 years of related experience, US citizenship, and be able to maintain Public Trust 6C. The position emphasizes mentorship and collaboration, contributing to impactful technical initiatives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of leading production-ready, scalable distributed systems.
• Proven experience architecting and implementing microservices with reliability.
• Experience with automated testing strategies, performance optimization, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive strategic direction for engineering practices and technical excellence.
• Lead the development of scalable systems for government customers.
• Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions across teams.

Skills

Java

Python

Microservice architectures

Distributed systems principles

Cloud engineering

API design

Observability and monitoring

DevOps practices

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Kafka

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Principal Software Developer Senior to define and drive technical excellence across backend and full-stack engineering practices. This role requires experience in scalable distributed systems, strong leadership, and an emphasis on engineering best practices.

Candidates must have at least 5 years of related experience, US citizenship, and be able to maintain Public Trust 6C. The position emphasizes mentorship and collaboration, contributing to impactful technical initiatives.