Junior Software Engineer

Visionist, Inc. is recruiting a Junior Software Engineer for a fully funded PRIME contract. This onsite role in Columbia, MD focuses on building and validating AI-driven capabilities, supporting the software lifecycle, and producing technical and user documentation under senior engineering guidance.

Role Overview

You will work with stakeholders and training staff to clarify requirements and identify process improvements. The position includes developing and testing AI-driven solutions that support readiness and certification workflows, along with configuration work for AI harnesses and integrations that connect organizational data and tools to AI workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with training staff and stakeholders to gather requirements and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Develop and test AI-driven solutions to streamline readiness and certification workflows under the guidance of senior engineers
• Configure AI harnesses and develop custom Skills and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to connect AI workflows with organizational data and tools
• Support the software development lifecycle, including prototyping, coding, testing, and delivery of assigned features
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools using Python and Bash
• Use AI tools to assist with drafting, reviewing, and maintaining user documentation
• Create technical documentation, user guides, and training materials to support adoption of new AI tools
• Apply team coding standards, version control practices, and code review processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (additional 4 years of experience may substitute for the degree)
• 3 years of experience in Software Engineering
• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language, preferably Python or Bash
• Knowledge of software engineering fundamentals, including Git, testing, and debugging
• Basic knowledge of operating systems and networking concepts
• Familiarity with AI/LLM tools and their applications in workflow automation
• Ability to develop clear, organized technical documentation
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn from senior engineers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

Technologies

• Python
• Bash
• Git
• AI/LLM tools
• Skills
• Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Compensation

The salary range for this role is USD 126,500 - 176,000 per year.

Benefits

• Annual merit increases and performance-based bonuses
• 4 weeks paid time off that is never “use or lose”
• 12 paid holidays
• Comp time and overtime
• Flexible work hours
• 80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for individuals and families (if medical benefits are waived, an additional $4,160/year is provided)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 to use toward gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA
• Term life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability

How to Apply

• Apply online; one of Visionist’s recruiters will reach out
• Complete a streamlined phone screen with a recruiter
• Interview with a Visionist team at the company’s HQ in Columbia, MD
• Next steps end after the interview