Applications Developer - Expert

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance coverage

Vision insurance coverage

Dental insurance coverage

401k plan

PTO

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC seeks an Expert Applications Developer to design, build, and maintain web services across Java, Python, and front-end Angular stacks. You will work with analysts and mission partners to align solutions with the digital architecture, emphasizing scalable APIs, data workflows, and cloud integration.

The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph Day 1, and offers competitive compensation with benefits.

Qualifications

• Design, develop, and maintain software apps using Java and Python.
• Collaborate with analysts, UX, and developers to translate requirements into tech solutions.
• Implement and maintain APIs for seamless integration between systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop web services in Java, Node.js, Angular with TypeScript, and Springboot with Hibernate.
• Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and cloud tech (AWS).
• Enhance search and accessibility; ensure security and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and agile ceremonies; troubleshoot defects.

Skills

Java

Python

Angular

TypeScript

Spring Boot

Hibernate

REST APIs

Microservices

AWS

SQL

PostgreSQL

MySQL

GitHub

GitLab

Jenkins

Agile

Tools

GitHub

GitLab

Jenkins

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.

Applications Developer - Expert Nightwing is seeking a Full-Stack Applications Developer to support the development and O&M of a variety of systems and initiatives focused on streamlining operations, automating processes, and aligning customer solutions to the overarching digital architecture. The ideal candidate will help promote state-of-the-art IT solutions, collaborating with IT mission partners to share technology and lessons learned to ensure records management processes and requirements are included in the early design stages of IT solutions across the Intelligence Community. TS/SCI with Polygraph required day 1 Additionally, this individual will work in concert with the customer technical interfaces to ensure future plans for technology are in line with the overall customer architecture. This position requires the candidate to:

• Develop software applications as web services that are written in Java unless otherwise directed by Sponsor. Examples include Node JS and Angular with Typescript, and Springboot with Hibernate and messaging; Java (Groovy on Grails); Scripting languages.
• Develop and maintain software applications as web services that interact with data stored in Postgres, MySQL, and other relational databases and/or Cloud technologies such as AWS.
• Develop, upgrade, and maintain APis and search with REST-like APis to communicate with other software applications and databases as required by Sponsor.
• Utilize XML, JSON, or other Sponsor standards for data transfer and metadata management.
• Has experience writing SQL queries.
• Improve search and website usability and accessibility by leveraging enterprise capabilities.

The Successful Candidate will possess the following skills and capabilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using Java and Python.
• Collaborate with business analysts, UX designers, and other developers to understand project requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Implement and maintain APIs for seamless integration between different systems.
• Optimize application performance, ensuring scalability and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, ensuring a high level of quality and reliability.
• Work with relational and MySQL databases for data storage and retrieval.
• Follow best practices for coding, testing, and deployment.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to existing applications, process time, and supporting legal mandates.
• Experience with Microservices.
• Experience with front end development using Angular.
• Familiarity with Source code management and integration (ex - GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins).
• Experience in an Agile environment.

TS/SCI with Polygraph required Day 1

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• 401k plan
• PTO
• Holidays
• 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.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.