Lead Data Engineer

BigBear.ai; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bigbear.ai is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to support one of our customers in Washington, D.C., with some remote flexibility. You will manage complex assignments, contribute to performance metrics, and function as a technical expert across multiple projects. Candidates must have a Master’s degree and 12+ years of experience in software development.

The role requires familiarity with Node.js, TypeScript, and other technologies, along with an active TS/SCI clearance. Join Bigbear.ai's innovative team and help leverage AI for critical decision-making needs.

Qualifications

• Must maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly or be eligible for a poly.
• 12+ years of experience in application or software development (or 14+ years with Bachelor's).
• Experience with complex problem-solving in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage multiple complex work assignments with minimal oversight.
• Plan and lead major technology assignments while evaluating performance results.
• Contribute to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.

Skills

Node.js with TypeScript

SQL

PostgreSQL

Redis

Elasticsearch

Angular

NestJS

Java

JavaScript

Docker

Red Hat OpenShift

AI technologies

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to support one of our customers.

This position will be based out of Washington, D.C. and will offer remote flexibility.

You will be joining our amazing BigBear.ai team to provide development for legacy and existing systems, whether it’s building out new features, enhancements, or bug fixes and adding features that will allow our successor system to integrate with older legacy systems so that both systems can co-exist. This position will require 2‑3 days of onsite support with remaining days providing developer support remotely.

What you will do

As a Lead Data Engineer, some of your duties will require you to independently manage multiple complex work assignments with minimal oversight and review. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks. You will operate with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. You will contribute to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable, applying comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high‑impact assignments. You will plan and lead major technology assignments, evaluate performance results, and recommend major changes affecting short‑term project growth and success. You will function as a technical expert across multiple project assignments and may supervise others.

What you need to have

• Must maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly or be eligible for a poly
• Master’s degree and 12+ years of experience with application or software development, with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years; or Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years of experience with application or software development as a substitute to a Master’s degree.
• Experience using Node.js with TypeScript, SQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch
• Experience with Angular, NestJS, JSON, Java, JavaScript, SharePoint, XML, VBA, Oracle, MongoDB, Solr, SQL, Open AI, or other AI technologies
• Experience with Docker containers and/or Red Hat OpenShift
• Experience creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative, cross‑functional team
• Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance

What we'd like you to have

• Experience creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative, cross‑functional team
• Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI‑powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on BigBear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission‑based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn and X.

BigBear.ai is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.