Full-Time

Full Stack Software Engineer

Backend Focus

Visionist

Visionist

51-200 employees

Engineering, software development and analytics services

Compensation Overview

$150k - $190k/yr

+ 15% retirement contribution + $8,000 parental-leave supplemental payment + $600 annual lifestyle bonus + Performance-based bonuses

No H1B Sponsorship

Fort Meade, MD, USA

In Person

The interview process includes an interview at the company's headquarters in Columbia, Maryland.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering (2)
,
Required Skills
Python
JavaScript
React.js
MySQL
Git
SQL
Postgres
RDBMS
TypeScript
Pandas
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is required, although an additional four years of experience may substitute for the degree.
  • Eight years of experience in software development are required.
  • Strong proficiency in Python is required.
  • Experience with data frameworks such as Pandas or Polars is required.
  • Experience with SQL and relational databases such as SQLite, PostgreSQL, or MySQL is required.
  • Familiarity with Git and GitLab for source control and collaborative development is required.
  • Familiarity with TypeScript or JavaScript and React or another modern front-end framework is required.
  • Experience supporting applications and servers in production environments is required.
  • Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required; green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible.
Responsibilities
  • Develop data transforms across text, JSON, XML, databases, and configuration-file formats.
  • Gather feature requests and application requirements to understand project and customer needs.
  • Explore unfamiliar data sets and collaborate with analysts to identify appropriate questions and approaches.
  • Develop and enhance tools to improve application and data-processing performance.
  • Manage and support mission-critical servers and applications, contributing to server-framework development and system administration.

Visionist provides engineering, software development and analytical services for mission-critical intelligence projects, forming cross-disciplinary teams to own project success. Its work includes integrating AI/ML into mission systems, embedding data scientists in analysis, UX and data-analysis apps, signal/cyber/exploitation analysis, and security testing and vulnerability assessment. It works on large prime contracts that offer growth and leadership opportunities while keeping a small-team feel. Visionist aims to foster long-term employee ownership through an ESOP and deliver meaningful, mission-focused outcomes for clients.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, South Carolina

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Visionist won a five-year $210m prime contract in January 2024.
  • Two prime contract extensions in November 2025 push work into 2027 and 2028.
  • June 2026 office expansion adds hundreds of seats for continued contract growth.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue concentrates in DoD primes expiring 2027 and 2028.
  • A contract recompete loss would cut staffing, office expansion, and growth fast.
  • Cleared labor shortages would choke delivery and margin within twelve months.

What makes Visionist unique

  • Employee-owned, employee-first culture drives retention in cleared engineering talent.
  • Visionist builds mission software for DoD cyber and intelligence workflows.
  • Single-award prime contracts prove deep customer trust and integration depth.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Annual Lifestyle Bonus

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Company News

Visionist, Inc.
Apr 3rd, 2025
A Decade of Excellence: Visionist Named a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 10th Consecutive Year

Visionist, Inc. is thrilled to announce that Visionist has been recognized as a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 10th consecutive year!

Visionist, Inc.
Jan 10th, 2024
Visionist Celebrates 9 Consecutive Years as a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace

Visionist, Inc. is excited to announce that Visionist has once again been recognized as a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 9th consecutive year!

Visionist, Inc.
Dec 19th, 2022
Visionist Named a 2022 Top Workplace by Baltimore Sun

Visionist, Inc. is thrilled to share that Visionist has been named a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 8th consecutive year!