Lead Data Engineer

Overview BigBear.ai is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to support one of our customers. This position will be based out of Washington, D.C. and will offer remote flexibility. You will be joining our amazing BigBear.ai team to provide development for legacy and existing systems, whether it’s building out new features, enhancements, or bug fixes and adding features that will allow our successor system to integrate with older legacy systems so that both systems can co-exist. This position will require 2‑3 days of onsite support with remaining days providing developer support remotely. What you will do As a Lead Data Engineer, some of your duties will require you to independently manage multiple complex work assignments with minimal oversight and review. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks. You will operate with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. You will contribute to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable, applying comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high‑impact assignments. You will plan and lead major technology assignments, evaluate performance results, and recommend major changes affecting short‑term project growth and success. You will function as a technical expert across multiple project assignments and may supervise others. What you need to have Must maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly or be eligible for a poly Master’s degree and 12+ years of experience with application or software development, with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years; or Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years of experience with application or software development as a substitute to a Master’s degree. Experience using Node.js with TypeScript, SQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch Experience with Angular, NestJS, JSON, Java, JavaScript, SharePoint, XML, VBA, Oracle, MongoDB, Solr, SQL, Open AI, or other AI technologies Experience with Docker containers and/or Red Hat OpenShift Experience creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative, cross‑functional team Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance What we'd like you to have Experience creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative, cross‑functional team Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance About BigBear.ai BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI‑powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on BigBear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission‑based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn and X. BigBear.ai is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bigbear.ai