Full-Stack Software Engineer (Data Pipeline Focus) in , United States
Full-Stack Software Engineer (Data Pipeline Focus)
Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required. Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for a Full-Stack Software Engineer (Data Pipeline Focus) 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. 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.
Your contributions are…
Lead the design and development of data processing workflows for a mature, web-based analytical platform supporting hundreds of mission users
Develop and maintain ingest pipelines, scalable REST APIs, and user-facing visualizations that integrate diverse publicly available information (PAI) sources
Drive improvements in code quality, testing, documentation, and Jira task management to support long-term system performance and maintainability
Leverage established design patterns and AI platforms to streamline software development, data transformation, and schema management
Develop and optimize solutions using API-driven microservices, NoSQL databases, Apache NiFi, and modern web frameworks
Support the full data processing lifecycle, from collection and transformation to storage, retrieval, and presentation through the user interface
Manage and optimize data storage, retrieval, and performance using Elasticsearch and Dgraph, with additional support for MongoDB and Redis
Collaborate with analysts, product owners, and fellow engineers to ensure software solutions meet operational requirements
Mentor team members on best practices in data processing and software engineering while contributing to a collaborative development environment
Identify and implement process improvements that accelerate the integration of new data sources and improve overall team efficiency
Requirements for your new career…
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree)
12 years of experience in Software Engineering
Extensive experience developing software in Java, including Java-based REST APIs
Experience with NoSQL databases such as Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Redis, or Dgraph
Proficiency in at least two of the following:
Spring Boot REST APIs and Spring libraries, including Spring Security and Spring Data
Data wrangling and dataflow, including data discovery, mining, analysis, cleaning, exploration, modeling, structuring, transformation, enrichment, and validation
Dataflow tools such as Apache NiFi
Familiarity with Git for version control and Maven and/or npm for build automation
Proficiency in software development within a Linux environment
Experience with Atlassian task-tracking and documentation tools, including Jira and Confluence, or similar platforms
Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
Ability and willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and workflows as mission needs evolve
Benefits of becoming a Visionist:
Annual merit increases & performance-based bonuses
4 weeks 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, & vision benefits for both individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional $4,160/year)
401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 – use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA!
Term life insurance, short-term , & long-term
Salary range: $187,000 - $264,000
Disclaimer: Salary for this position, along with additional compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process, considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education/certifications, contract specifications, market conditions, etc.
U.S citizenship required (green card holders and permanent are not eligible). Applicants selected will be required to obtain / maintain a government security clearance. Visionist, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities employer.