Junior Software Engineer (SWE0)

Nightwing; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Educational assistance

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Software Engineer – Level 0 to develop and enhance complex software systems in Maryland. The ideal candidate will analyze user requirements, debug existing software, and design new features.

Applicants must have a TS/SCI clearance and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, with additional software engineering experience considered. The salary ranges from $55,000 to $106,000 based on qualifications.

Benefits include medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, PTO, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Four years of additional software engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or repositories.

Skills

Software development methodologies

Debugging

Data analysis

Algorithm development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Software Engineer – Level 0 (SWE)

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing‑intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real‑time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade‑offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off‑the‑Shelf (COTS)/Government Off‑the‑Shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or repositories.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of additional software engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

The salary for this position ranges from $55,000 to $106,000, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Additional insurance options.
• Parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Educational assistance.

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.