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Sr. Data Engineering Principal

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is a premier technology and professional services company that shields the nation's interests through high-end consulting, advanced technology solutions, and mission services.

General Dynamics Information Technology

Employee count: 1001-5000

Salary: 147k-199k USD

India only

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Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Interim Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Data Science and Data Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Data Solutions, Datasource, Design

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is looking to hire a Sr. Data Engineer Principal.

The qualified individual architects and implements high-throughput, low-latency data pipelines.

This position provides critical technical expertise in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF). You will help design and implement cutting-edge, data-driven systems that collect, interpret, and report performance information on high-performance vehicles and their sub-systems. Your work will enable advanced insight into logistics, operational performance, predictive maintenance, and lifecycle extension for these mission-essential platforms. This is an opportunity to directly support the Nation’s most elite forces—bringing your technical talent to bear on real-world challenges that matter.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Qualifications

  • MS with 10+ years data engineering experience.

  • Strong SQL tuning and distributed compute expertise.

  • Security clearance level: Must be able to obtain Secret clearance.

Preferred

  • Experience with time-series databases or tactical edge systems.

Suggested Technical Stack

  • Python, Scala, SQL.

  • Streaming: Kafka, Flink, Spark.

  • Orchestration: Airflow, Dagster, Prefect.

  • Storage: Delta Lake, Iceberg, Snowflake.

  • Quality: Great Expectations, OpenMetadata.

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
● 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

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

The likely salary range for this position is $147,292 - $199,278. 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:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

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 dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Salary: 147k-199k USD

Education

Postgraduate degree

Experience

10 years minimum

Location requirements

India

Hiring timezones

India +/- 0 hours

Job categories

Data EngineeringPrincipal Data EngineerData ScienceBig DataData Architecture

Skills

Data EngineeringPythonSQLSparkKafkaAirflowSnowflakeFlinkScalaData PipelinesDelta LakeIcebergDagsterPrefectGreat ExpectationsMatterOpenMetadata

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General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is a premier technology and professional services company that shields the nation's interests through high-end consulting, advanced technology solutions, and mission services. Established to address complex government, defense, and intelligence projects, GDIT leverages innovative technology to enhance operational effectiveness and responsiveness. With over 30,000 employees, GDIT works with clients across various sectors, including the federal government, intelligence community, and military agencies, ensuring security, advanced intelligence methodologies, and robust technology infrastructure.

GDIT has built a reputation for its commitment to delivering reliable, cutting-edge solutions that meet critical mission requirements. The organization's philosophy revolves around solving real-world problems through technology, applying expertise in areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics. GDIT prioritizes innovation and collaboration, assembling cross-functional teams dedicated to driving success across numerous significant projects that not only safeguard the nation but also enhance its strategic capabilities. With a steadfast dedication to excellence, GDIT embraces the challenges of the future, ensuring that its clients remain at the forefront of technological advancements and operational readiness.

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General Dynamics Information Technology

Company size

1001-5000 employees

Founded in

1967

Chief executive officer

Amy Gilliland

Markets

Government TechnologyDefense TechnologyIntelligence SolutionsCybersecurityArtificial IntelligenceCloud ComputingData AnalyticsProfessional ServicesTechnology InfrastructureMission Critical Services

Employees live in

United States
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