Software Engineer (Full Stack Focus)
About The Position
Visionist is hiring a Software Engineer with a full-stack focus for a fully funded opportunity on its largest prime contract. The role supports mission operations by developing specialized software tools for analysts and operators in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The program includes software services such as 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 with customers, analysts, developers, and mission stakeholders to identify capability gaps and deliver effective solutions across a diverse technology stack.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; an additional four years of experience may substitute for the degree.
- 12 years of software engineering experience, or 10 years with a master's degree.
- Experience with full-stack development in one or more areas, including UI/UX, middleware/APIs, back-end development, DevOps, or data science.
- Experience leveraging AI agents for software development and research, such as Claude Code, Codex, or Pi.
- Experience developing applications with JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Experience writing scripts and services in Python.
- U.S. citizenship is required; green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible.
- Applicants selected must obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with UI frameworks such as Angular or React.
- Familiarity with relational databases, including PostgreSQL or SQLite.
- Familiarity with GitLab and CI/CD workflows.
- Familiarity with Docker and containerized development.
Responsibilities
- Develop custom full-stack software solutions, including analytic pipelines, web-based visualizations, and workflow automation tools for mission operations.
- Collaborate directly with customers to understand mission requirements, gather user feedback, and improve existing corporate tools.
- Design and develop reliable, intuitive user interfaces and workflows that improve how analysts and operators access and use information.
- Build solutions for data visualization, task automation, and workflow improvements.
- Integrate applications and services across diverse systems, teams, and technology stacks.
- Work with the team lead, analysts, and developers to identify technical needs and deliver solutions.
- Independently drive development projects and proposals, taking ownership throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Support application maintenance, scripting, and technical documentation in an evolving mission environment.
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 and overtime.
- 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 $600 lifestyle bonus for fitness, 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
Senior
