Software Engineer

Visionist, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

12 holidays

Comp time

Overtime

Flexible work hours

Parental leave $8k supplemental pay

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Visionist, Inc. seeks a Software Engineer with active TS/SCI clearance to join our funded Prime contract. You will develop containerized apps with Docker/Kubernetes, deploy services, and apply AI/ML to optimize workflows.

A strong background in Python and cloud deployments is essential, with collaboration across analysts and engineers. As an employee-owned company, Visionist offers growth in a mission-driven environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities to work with stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (or 4 additional years of experience).
• 8 years of software development experience.
• Experience using AI, LLMs, and emerging technologies.
• Experience developing production applications in Python.
• Experience deploying and managing services in cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
• Experience with containerization/orchestration (Docker & Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Git or Bitbucket.
• Experience documenting work using Jira/Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Build scripts to convert, process, and normalize data.
• Utilize DevOps practices to support software development and deployment.
• Leverage AI technologies to enhance applications and workflows.
• Gather requirements from stakeholders and identify AI/ML opportunities.

Skills

AI/ML

Python

DevOps

Cloud concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git/Bitbucket

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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

Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for a 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 and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Build scripts to convert, process, and normalize data
• Utilize DevOps practices to support software development and deployment
• Leverage AI technologies to enhance applications and workflows
• Gather requirements from stakeholders and identify opportunities to apply AI and machine learning solutions

Requirements for your new career…

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree)
• 8 years of experience in software development
• Experience using AI, LLMs, and emerging technologies
• Experience developing production applications in Python
• Experience deploying and managing services in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure
• Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Git or Bitbucket
• Experience documenting work using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

Benefits of becoming a Visionist:

Your New Career

• 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: $150,000 - $190,000

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.