Sr. Application Developer

Worky; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior Application Developer to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) from Washington, DC, with flexible remote work. The role entails developing for legacy and current systems, creating new features, and ensuring co-existence with older technologies.

Qualified candidates will have an active TS/SCI clearance with poly, a relevant advanced degree or extensive experience, and expertise in Node.js (Typescript), SQL, Angular, NestJS, Docker, and AI technologies.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with poly or eligibility for poly.
• Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience in software development or Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience as a substitute.
• Experience using Node.js with Typescript, SQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch.
• Experience with Angular and NestJS, JSON, Java, JavaScript, SharePoint, XML, VBAs, Oracle, MongoDB, Solr, SQL, OpenAI, 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

Responsibilities

• Independently manage multiple complex work assignments with minimal oversight.
• Develop features, enhancements, or bug fixes for legacy and existing systems.
• Add features to enable integration between legacy systems and newer solutions.
• Provide on-site support (2 days/week) and remote developer support otherwise.

Skills

Node.js (Typescript)

SQL

PostgreSQL

Redis

Elasticsearch

Angular

NestJS

JSON

Java

JavaScript

SharePoint

XML

Oracle

MongoDB

Solr

OpenAI / AI technologies

Docker

OpenShift

Education

Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience in software development

Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience in software development

Tools

Docker containers

Red Hat OpenShift

Job description

Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior Application Developer to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).

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 days of onsite support with remaining days providing developer support remotely.

What you will do

As a Senior-Level Application Developer, 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. Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable. Applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments. Plans and leads major technology assignments. Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success. Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments. May supervise others.

What you need to have

• Must maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with poly or eligible for a poly
• Master’s degree and 8+ years of experience with application or software development with least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years or Bachelor’s degree and 10+ 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 and NestJS, JSON, Java, JavaScript, SharePoint, XML, VBAs, 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 with Python
• Familiarity with Piwik/Matomo
• 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: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

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