Senior Software Engineer

BigBear.ai; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer to develop cutting-edge data visualizations from complex datasets. The role focuses on building and supporting a data visualization toolkit, backend APIs, and end-to-end full-stack integration in a Linux production environment.

You will work on time-series, cascading, and drill-down visualizations for analytics platforms, using Python or Java and relational databases like MySQL/PostgreSQL.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of software engineering experience.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance required.
• Proficiency in Python or Java for backend development.
• Experience building multi-dimensional visualizations (time-series, cascading, drill-down).
• Full-stack development with REST APIs.
• Hands-on experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Strong background developing in Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a data visualization toolkit including configuration, deployment, and usage.
• Work on APIs, services, and data processing pipelines using Python or Java.
• Create multi-dimensional, time-series, cascading, and drill-down visualizations for analytics platforms.
• Build and consume REST APIs ensuring frontend-backend integration.
• Work with MySQL and PostgreSQL for analytics workloads.
• Deploy, debug, and operate services in Linux production environments.

Skills

Python

Java

Data visualization

REST APIs

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Overview

Software Engineer - Data Visualization

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD (On‑Site)

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Are you ready to showcase your skills and develop cutting-edge visualizations that make a real impact? BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team and build innovative visualizations from complex data sets in a highly collaborative environment. This is your opportunity to work on a high-profile contract providing operations research, modeling, and simulation services to support Agency operations. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to work on innovative solutions, we want to hear from you!

What you will do

• Develop & Implement:Build and support the usage of a data visualization toolkit, including configuration, deployment, and usage.
• Backend Engineering:Work on APIs, services, and data processing pipelines using Python or Java.
• Data-Heavy Visualizations:Create multi-dimensional, time-series, cascading, and drill-down visualizations for analytics platforms and monitoring tools.
• Full-Stack Development:Build and consume REST APIs, ensuring seamless frontend-backend integration.
• Database Management:Work with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) to handle structured data, complex queries, and analytics workloads.
• Linux Environment:Deploy, debug, and operate services in real-world production environments.

What you need to have

• Experience:Technical BS and 14+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Clearance:Active TS/SCI with Poly (required).
• Technical Expertise:
  • Proficiency in Python or Java for backend development.
  • Proven experience building multi-dimensional visualizations, including time-series, cascading, and drill-down interfaces.
  • Full-stack development experience using REST APIs.
  • Hands-on experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
  • Strong background developing in Linux environments.

What we'd like you to have

Experience working with highly collaborative teams that are focused on mission success.

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: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.