Full Stack Software Engineer

Visionist, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee-owned

Competitive retirement match

Paid time off 4 weeks

Flexible work hours

Parental leave with bonus

Medical, dental, vision

Lifestyle bonus

Merit increases

Job summary

Visionist, Inc. in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer with Active Top Secret/SI clearances to develop end-to-end solutions on a major PRIME contract.

You will design, implement, and deploy full-stack applications using Python and JavaScript, build REST APIs, and collaborate with analysts, engineers, and mission stakeholders in a fast-paced environment with Docker, Nginx, and CI/CD pipelines. A Bachelor's degree and 12 years of software development experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• 12 years of software development experience.
• Experience developing and deploying software in Python and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, databases, and analytics.
• Familiarity with git-based version control systems and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end full-stack solutions for the ES team.
• Maintain front-end interfaces using JavaScript/HTML/CSS and modern libraries.
• Optimize backends using Python and Pandas; update legacy Java Map/Reduce when needed.
• Deploy services within existing infrastructure using Docker, Nginx and GitLab CI/CD.
• Collaborate with analysts, policy makers, and mission leadership to deliver capabilities.

Skills

Full stack development

Python

JavaScript

REST APIs

Git

CI/CD

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Docker

Nginx

GitLab CI/CD

React/Angular/Vue

Job description

Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required.

Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for a Full Stack Software Engineer 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.

Your contributions are…

• Develop end-to-end full-stack solutions, including user interfaces, REST APIs, databases, and analytics to support the ES team's mission
• Maintain and update existing front-end interfaces utilizing JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Bootstrap, and jQuery, while preparing to migrate future front-end applications to modern UI libraries like React, Angular, or Vue
• Optimize existing backends using Python, Asyncio, and Pandas, and occasionally perform updates to legacy Java Map/Reduce
• Manage and deploy services within existing infrastructure environments using Docker, Nginx, and GitLab CI/CD
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode to improve development efficiency and software quality

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 development
• Experience developing and deploying software, demonstrating familiarity with environment ecosystems
• Production-grade software development experience in Python and JavaScript to build robust, full-stack architectures
• Knowledge of developing user interfaces, REST APIs, databases, and analytics within a cross-functional team framework
• Experience with collaborative development workflows, showcasing a strong history of teamwork and communication skills
• Familiarity with git-based version control systems and continuous integration pipelines

Benefits of becoming a Visionist:

• We are a 100% employee-owned company, so our employees see the benefit of their contributions and have a stake in our overall success!
• 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, 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)
• 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

Salary range:

$170,000 - $240,000

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 residents 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.