Software Developer

Location: Sterling, VA

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is seeking a Full Performance developer to support a dynamic program. The current technical team provides software design, development, operations, and maintenance on myriad systems and initiatives. The program technical teams focus on streamlining operations, automating processes, and aligning enterprise data management solutions to the overarching digital architecture. We are seeking a developer to support an emerging project as part of a team.

* Utilize the SCRUM Agile methodology for all software application development unless otherwise directed by client
* Considerable knowledge of the life-cycle process for software development, web applications, and implementation
* Considerable knowledge and ability to program proficiently in two or more of the applications or database programming languages relevant to the project.
* Ability to translate user requirements into end-to-end design for applications/databases that may involve multiple interfaces to other applications or supporting database systems.
* Ability to track and resolve programming bugs.
* Ability to explain protocols, technical procedures and processes clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Ability to plan, set goals, and determine strategies for accomplishing results; monitors and evaluates progress towards goals.
* Ability to write clear, concise and effective requirements documents, correspondence, procedures, and reports in accordance with policies.
* Develop software applications as web services that are written in JavaScript capable technology unless otherwise directed. Examples include JavaScript, Java; ASP.NET;
* Scripting languages (Perl, PHP, Ruby on Rails); and Rich UI Plugins (Flex, Silverlight, Google Earth Plugin)
* Experience in applying security patches, performing security scans, and assessing vulnerabilities
* Experience in supporting the application accreditation process

TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($64,000-$128,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.