Junior Software Engineer

Visionist • Columbia, MD

11h

About The Position

Visionist is hiring a Junior Software Engineer for a fully funded opportunity on its largest prime contract. The role supports a mission-focused program spanning systems design and engineering, database administration, data science and knowledge management, enterprise risk management, integration and test, and operations and systems support. The team collaborates with users, policy makers, mission leadership, training staff, and stakeholders to develop tools and improve workflows. The engineer will work under senior engineers’ guidance to build AI-driven solutions for readiness and certification workflows and support the software development lifecycle. Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required. U.S. citizenship is required; applicants selected must obtain or maintain a government security clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, or an additional four years of experience in lieu of the degree.
• Three years of experience in Software Engineering.
• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language, preferably Python or Bash.
• Knowledge of software engineering fundamentals, including Git, testing, and debugging.
• Basic knowledge of operating systems and networking concepts.
• Familiarity with AI/LLM tools and their applications in workflow automation.
• Ability to develop clear, organized technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn from senior engineers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph.
• U.S. citizenship; green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible.
• Applicants selected must obtain or maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with training staff and stakeholders to gather requirements and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Develop and test AI-driven solutions to streamline readiness and certification workflows under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Configure AI harnesses and develop custom Skills and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to connect AI workflows with organizational data and tools.
• Support the software development lifecycle, including prototyping, coding, testing, and delivering assigned features.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools using Python and Bash.
• Use AI tools to assist with drafting, reviewing, and maintaining user documentation.
• Create technical documentation, user guides, and training materials to support adoption of new AI tools.
• Apply team coding standards, version control practices, and code review processes.

Benefits

• Annual merit increases and performance-based bonuses.
• Four weeks of paid time off that is never “use or lose,” 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, and flexible work hours.
• 80 hours of paid parental leave and an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for individuals and families; employees who waive medical benefits receive an additional $4,160 per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Annual lifestyle bonus of $600, usable toward gyms/fitness, new tech, or an HSA.
• Term life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level