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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** BigBear.ai, Inc.
- **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Infrastructure, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, YAML, ReactJS, Backend, Gitlab, AngularJS, Information Technology, Qlikview, Front End Software Development, Data Pipelines, Docker, Databricks
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/5c072175-0806-4ccc-88f6-37d12f9bb3ee

## About the Role

* Active SECRET Security Clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI
 * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 5 to 8 years of experience OR Master's with 3 to 6 years of experience OR PhD with 0 to 3 years.
 * Proficiency in front-end and back-end development.
 * Experience with AI and Machine Learning employed with operational applications.
 * Experience with Key Technologies:
 + Angular, DotNet, Python, Docker, AWS Services, Helm/YAML, SQL Server, Qlik, DataBricks, Web/Data Pipelines, GitLab.
 + Equivalent technologies such as React (instead of Angular), Java (instead of DotNet), PostgreSQL (instead of SQL Server), or Azure (instead of AWS) are acceptable.
 * Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
 * Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

What we'd like you to have

 * Active TS/SCI
 * Active SIPR

## Description

* Software Development: Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems using full-stack development principles.
 * Collaboration: Work closely with systems analysts, engineers, and programmers to design systems, gather requirements, and address project limitations and capabilities.
 * Problem Solving: Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
 * System Design: Develop and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.
 * Cloud and Data Pipelines: Shape and implement cloud-forward data environments and web/data pipelines to support DoW operations.
 * Standards Compliance: Ensure software standards are met and maintain high-quality documentation.
 * Monitoring and Optimization: Coordinate software system installations and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.