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# Principal Software Developer

- **Company:** BigBear.ai, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Geographic Information Systems, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Apache Ant, Configuration Management, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Files, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Eclipse (Software), JavaFX, OpenGL, Software Engineering, Spatial Data Infrastructures, Data Streaming, Unstructured Data, Git, Build Tools, Software Version Control, Web Api, Microservices
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-software-developer-washington-dc--05c9d125-3722-4405-99f7-84b3769ec3fd

## About the Role

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

What we'd like you to have:

 * Additional Clearance: Active CI Polygraph.
 * Technical Expertise:
 + Knowledge of JavaFX.
 + Geospatial data experience.
 + Background in math and algorithm creation.
 + Experience with Extract/Transform/Load (ETL) processes.
 + OpenGL experience.
 + Familiarity with Ant and Eclipse.
 * Domain Knowledge:
 + Experience working within the DoD.
 + Streaming data expertise (ideally websocket-based).
 + Event-based programming knowledge.
 + Experience with microservices and gateways.
 + Proficiency in working with external APIs., Algorithms, Apache Ant Build Tool, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Sets, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Establish Priorities, Git, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Intelligence Community, Java, JavaFX, Leading Edge Technology, Mathematics, Microservices, OpenGL Programming Libraries, Predictive Modeling, Problem Solving Skills, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Development, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Spatial Data, Structured Data, Supply Chain Management, Top Secret Clearance, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Unstructured Data



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