Software Engineer - Tools and Applications

Visionist•Laurel, MD

About The Position

Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for a Software Engineer - Tools and Applications on our largest PRIME contract. Our team of Analysts and Engineers is motivated by the direct impact on the mission, crafting specialized tools for enhanced efficiency and quick iterations for our operations user base. Seeing your tools in real-time action brings immediate gratification. This premier program encompasses traditional software services including Systems Design and Engineering, Database Administration, Data Science and Knowledge Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Integration and Test, as well as Operations and Systems Support. The program is characterized by innovation and excitement, fostering meaningful engagements, and offering distinctive collaboration opportunities with users, policy makers, and mission leadership, all while maintaining a service mindset. If you thrive in a collaborative work environment and enjoy utilizing a diverse tech stack, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you! For over 15 years, Visionist has been solving the Intelligence Community's toughest software and analysis challenges. As a 100% employee-owned company, we prioritize our people—your job security is assured. We embed small engineering teams with analysts to rapidly identify and solve mission capability gaps playing a critical role in defending our nation’s cyber infrastructure & providing expertise in malware analysis, attribution, mapping adversarial infrastructure, pen testing, and operational planning. Our open-door leadership team fosters a supportive culture, where internal growth and promotion opportunities are the norm. Don’t just take our word for it—check out our 4.8-star review on Glassdoor. Join a company that feels like a family with regular happy hours, baseball games, activity clubs and more. Check us out at www.visionistinc.com.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree)
3 years of experience in software development
Proficiency with Python or another Object-Oriented Programming language
Knowledge of and experience with using LLMs as a part of a code solution workflow
Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions
Ability to learn new technologies quickly
Familiarity with UI/UX principles
Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required.
U.S citizenship required (green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible).
Applicants selected will be required to obtain / maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality AI tools and applications for the workforce to use
Ensure high availability, reliability, performance, and security of AI tools
Modify FOSS (Free and Open-Source Software) to accommodate the customer’s use cases
Regularly engage with customers, conducting requirements elicitation and developing solutions to address their needs
Maintain existing customer-facing infrastructure and applications, ensuring reliable services

Benefits

100% employee-owned company
Competitive 15% retirement contribution! (5% 401K match & 10% ESOP)
4 weeks paid time off that is never “use or lose”
12 paid holidays
Comp time
Overtime
Flexible work hours
80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity
Medical, dental, & vision benefits for both individuals and families
Additional $4,160/year for those who waive medical benefits
Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 – use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA!
Annual merit increases & performance-based bonuses
Term life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disability