Junior Software Engineer
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 engineer will work collaboratively with analysts, training staff, stakeholders, senior engineers, subject matter experts, users, and mission leadership to build and support specialized tools and improve readiness and certification workflows. The position involves developing and testing AI-driven solutions, configuring AI harnesses, creating custom Skills and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, and supporting the software development lifecycle. The engineer will also develop Python and Bash automation, contribute to documentation and training materials, and follow team coding, version-control, and code-review practices. An active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required. U.S. citizenship is required, and selected applicants 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.
- Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph.
- U.S. citizenship; green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible.
- Ability to obtain or maintain a government security clearance if selected.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with training staff and stakeholders to gather requirements and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- 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 does not expire as use-or-lose leave.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Compensatory time and overtime.
- Flexible work hours.
- 80 hours of paid parental leave, plus an $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for individuals and families.
- An additional $4,160 per year for employees who waive medical benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
- Annual $600 lifestyle bonus usable for gyms/fitness, new technology, or an HSA.
- Term life insurance.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Regular happy hours, baseball games, and activity clubs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
