Principal Software Developer

Job Description

Overview

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? BigBear.ai is seeking a Principal Software Developer to join our GALE (Generic Area Limitation Environment) Support team. This is your chance to work on impactful projects that directly support the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC). At BigBear.ai, we empower organizations to make sense of their data through cutting-edge technology, transforming massive volumes of structured and unstructured data into actionable insights every single day.

As one of the fastest-growing AI/ML companies in the industry, BigBear.ai is more than just a workplace; it’s a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators. We prioritize growth, recognition, and work-life balance, ensuring our employees thrive both professionally and personally. If you’re looking for a role where your contributions truly matter, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Innovate and Build: Dive into hands-on development on a large-scale codebase, tackling tasks such as processing large datasets within the JavaFX framework, optimizing storage solutions, and integrating external APIs to deliver new features.

Collaborate and Connect: Split your time between remote development and working on-site with customers, ensuring your work has a direct impact.

Focus on Engineering: Enjoy a role that prioritizes technical development with minimal administrative overhead or red tape.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 5 to 8 years of experience; Master's Degree and 3 to 6 years of experience; PhD and 0 to 3 years of experience (in lieu of Bachelor’s degree, 6 additional years of relevant experience)

Clearance: Must maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance

Proficiency in Java (11+) is preferred

Experience with Spring (Boot/Framework/Security)

Familiarity with Git source control