Senior Software Engineer

BigBear.ai; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer focused on Data Visualization to design and implement advanced visualizations from complex data sets. You will build a visualization toolkit, develop backend services, and ensure robust frontend-backend integration in a Linux production environment.

Required are a technical BS with 14+ years in software engineering, proficiency in Python or Java, and active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.

Qualifications

• BS in software engineering or related technical field with 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 experience with REST APIs.
• Hands-on with MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support a data visualization toolkit including deployment and usage.
• Backend services and data processing pipelines using Python or Java.
• Create time-series, cascading, and drill-down visualizations for analytics platforms.
• Build and consume REST APIs to enable frontend-backend integration.
• Manage relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and analytics workloads.
• Deploy, debug, and operate services in Linux production environments.

Skills

Python

Java

Data Visualization

REST APIs

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Git

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.