Hiring: Principal Software Developer Company: BigBear.ai Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:27:45 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : ETL, Git, Java, Microservices, Security Clearance, Spring, WebSocket About the job Experience: •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) Required Skills: •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. •What You Need To Have •Clearance: Must maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance •Proficiency in Java (11+) is preferred •Operational familiarity with Git source control •What We'd Like You To Have Qualifications: •Background in math and algorithm creation. •Operational familiarity with Ant and Eclipse. •Streaming data expertise (ideally websocket-based). •Proficiency in working with external APIs. •Please note the targeted compensation range is provided as an estimate, and any actual compensation offer may vary depending on the needs of the company, or an applicant's skillset, competencies, experience, education, certifications, location, or other factors. The estimated range does not include the value of any benefits offered. •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) •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) Compensation: •$95,553 - $143,329 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!