Applications Developer - Expert

Nightwing; Sterling, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

PTO

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Full-Stack Applications Developer to support development and O&M of a variety of systems, streamlining operations and aligning customer solutions with the digital architecture. The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph from day 1 and involves Java, Python, NodeJS, Angular, and Spring Boot based work with AWS cloud services and relational databases.

The Successful Candidate will design, develop, and maintain web services, APIs, and search capabilities, collaborate with

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI with Polygraph from day 1.
• Experience developing web services in Java and scripting languages.
• Experience with AWS and relational databases.
• Familiarity with microservices and front-end development using Angular.
• Proficiency in building Jenkins pipelines using Groovy.

Responsibilities

• Develop, upgrade, and maintain web services and APIs.
• Interact with relational databases (Postgres, MySQL) and cloud technologies (AWS).
• Implement and maintain REST‑like APIs for system integration.
• Collaborate with analysts and other devs to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Promote scalable, secure, and high‑quality software delivery.

Skills

Java

Python

Angular

REST APIs

Microservices

Agile

Web services

Tools

AWS

Jenkins

GitHub

GitLab

Groovy

NodeJS

Typescript

Spring Boot

Hibernate

PostgreSQL

MySQL

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 avariety 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.

TS/SCI with Polygraph required day 1

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 candidate must have detailed experience with AWS and all of its resources (or least its main ones EC2, S3, and RDS), as well as very familiar with Cloud formation to create and maintain AWS resources.

The candidate must also have experience with programming in an Object Oriented Programming language, preferably in Ruby, Python, or NodeJS.

The candidate must have experience with using the AWS SDK in any of its supported languages: Ruby, Python, Java, NodeJS, etc. Java experience would be nice, but it is not mandatory. However, this experience will be vital in helping the development teams utilize AWS correctly. This person must also be willing to help in all cases as well as be familiar with architectural best practices.

He/She will have experience with Jenkins and building Jenkins Pipelines using Groovy, not just Jenkins Jobs using Bash.

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.

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.

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.