Software Engineer (Full Stack)
About The Position
Visionist is hiring a Software Engineer to join its largest prime contract, supporting the JCPG/CAP Discovery Analytics Team. The role focuses on developing specialized full-stack software tools and tradecraft that help analysts and operators work more efficiently. The program includes software services across 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, and mission leadership in an innovative, service-oriented environment. The engineer will work with the team lead and cross-functional teams to understand mission needs, create data visualizations, automate tasks, improve workflows, and optimize existing tools. The position involves independently owning development projects and proposals through the software development lifecycle, and designing, architecting, implementing, and maintaining robust and scalable solutions. Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph and U.S. citizenship are required. Applicants selected must obtain and maintain a government security clearance. The role is based around Visionist’s headquarters in Columbia, Maryland; the posting does not specify the position’s workplace type.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph.
- U.S. citizenship; green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, or an additional four years of experience in place of the degree.
- Three years of experience in Software Engineering.
- Familiarity with data science principles and techniques for analyzing complex datasets and deriving meaningful insights.
- Experience with Python back-end development, including custom libraries and REST API functions.
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git for collaborative software development.
- Proficiency in front-end technologies, including React, Vue, or Next.js, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving technical and mission requirements.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.
- Interest in expanding technical knowledge and staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Responsibilities
- Develop specialized full-stack software tools and tradecraft to support analysts and operators on the JCPG/CAP Discovery Analytics Team.
- Collaborate with the team lead to understand mission requirements and address analysts’ and operators’ needs.
- Design and implement solutions for data visualization, task automation, and workflow improvements.
- Work with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to optimize existing tradecraft and tooling.
- Drive development projects and proposals independently, taking ownership throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Design, architect, and implement robust, scalable software solutions aligned with project requirements.
- Continuously improve and optimize existing code to enhance performance, reliability, and maintainability.
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, with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity.
- 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 for gyms/fitness, new technology, or an HSA.
- Term life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
