Principal Full Stack Software Engineer

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

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, through IronEagleX, seeks a Principal Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team in Crystal City, VA. You will design, develop, deploy, and sustain analytics software across the stack, delivering dashboards and APIs to transform complex data into actionable insights for mission-critical needs.

You will collaborate with analysts and engineers, implement scalable solutions with Python, FastAPI, Docker, and databases like Postgres/MySQL, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of related experience in software engineering or analytics.
• Experience with data analytics, dashboards, or operational data products.
• Strong Python coding skills and experience building scalable backend services.
• Proficiency with SQL and data modeling concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop clean, maintainable Python code for analytics apps and data services.
• Build analytics dashboards and user-facing analytics experiences using Streamlit or similar tools.
• Create and maintain backend APIs and data access layers using FastAPI or equivalent.
• Collaborate with analysts and engineers to translate requirements into practical solutions.
• Participate in CI/CD pipelines and Docker-based deployments to ensure repeatable releases.
• Ensure data quality, security, and compliance for mission-critical analytics.

Skills

Python

PostgreSQL and MySQL

FastAPI

Streamlit

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

RESTful APIs

Data analytics

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

FastAPI

Streamlit

PostgreSQL

MySQL

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

IronEagleX (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

IronEagleX is seeking a Principal Full Stack Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in Crystal City, VA. This role designs, develops, deploys, and sustains innovative software and data capabilities as a member of a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team. You will work across the application stack to build analytic frontends, production APIs, data integration services, reporting interfaces, and supporting data layers that transform complex data and analytic methods into practical, reliable capabilities supporting critical customer requirements.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Principal Full Stack Software Engineer, you will quickly turn complex data, analytic requirements, and emerging concepts into usable software capabilities that deliver critical insights to end users. You will work closely with analysts, data scientists, and other technical specialists to solve difficult technical problems, rapidly prototype new applications and workflows, and transition successful solutions into repeatable, maintainable, and operational software capabilities.

JOB DUTIES

• Develop clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code while adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Design, build, and maintain data analytics web applications, dashboards, and user-facing analytics experiences using Streamlit or similar technologies.
• Develop interactive data products that enable users to explore, visualize, filter, and interpret complex datasets.
• Build and integrate backend services, APIs, and data access layers using Python frameworks such as FastAPI or similar technologies.
• Support data ingestion, transformation, validation, and aggregation capabilities to help ensure accurate and timely analytics.
• Work with relational databases such as Postgres and MySQL, supporting data integrity, performance, and efficient query design.
• Collaborate with data analysts, data engineers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical analytics solutions.
• Create reusable software components and data services that support reporting, visualization, workflow automation, and operational analytics.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and container-based deployments, including Docker-based environments, to enable repeatable builds and reliable releases.
• Implement and maintain version control using Git to support collaboration and code management.
• Apply software engineering best practices to improve scalability, maintainability, testability, and reliability of analytics applications.
• Ensure developed solutions meet required security, quality, and compliance standards.
• Contribute to all stages of the software development life cycle, from concept and design to testing, deployment, sustainment, and enhancement.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to work effectively both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience writing clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code.
• Hands‑on experience developing software applications that support data analytics, reporting, dashboards, or operational data products.
• Experience with front‑end development using Streamlit or similar technologies for interactive analytics applications.
• Working knowledge of web technologies, RESTful APIs, containerization, backend services, and user interface development.
• Experience building and maintaining backend solutions using Python frameworks such as FastAPI or similar tools.
• Familiarity with relational database systems such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Experience writing SQL queries to support analytics, reporting, and application functionality.
• Understanding of data quality, data validation, data transformation, and basic data modeling concepts.
• Experience with Docker; Kubernetes experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and repeatable deployment practices.
• Proficiency in implementing and maintaining version control using Git.
• Hands‑on experience with full stack development and understanding of the software development life cycle.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Experience developing analytics dashboards, operational reporting tools, or mission‑focused data applications.
• Experience with data visualization libraries or platforms such as Streamlit, Superset, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with ETL workflows, data pipelines, or automated data processing jobs.
• Familiarity with cloud‑based data platforms, managed databases, object storage, or cloud deployment environments.
• Experience working with data from multiple source systems.
• Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, access control, and data security best practices.
• Experience troubleshooting application, database, or query performance issues.
• Ability to translate stakeholder requirements into technical tasks and user‑facing analytics capabilities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

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 CONUS travel of up to 60‑90 consecutive days annually.
• 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. #iexjobs

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