Mid-Level Systems Developer

Nyla Technology Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 199,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave + 11 holidays

Nyla FLEX (schedule options)

100% health care coverage

10% 401k matching

Professional development $5,000/year

Student loan repayment program

Volunteer time (8 hours/year)

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions seeks a motivated Software Engineer (Level 1) in Annapolis Junction, MD, to join a dynamic development team. You will design, code, test, and maintain diverse software systems, collaborating with system engineers and end-users to deliver high-performance solutions.

The role involves modern containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and event-driven analytics, with a base salary of $199,000–$235,000 USD and comprehensive benefits. Remote options are not specified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a data/CS-related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in specialized data analytics or related intelligence work with option for Master's.
• Active TS/SCI polygraph clearance is required.
• Hands-on software development across full SDLC in diverse environments.

Skills

Java (J2EE)

C

C++

Python

Ruby

Perl

JavaScript

Unix/Linux

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Web Services

Open Source / OSS

CM tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Data Analytics / Intelligence Studies / CS / Finance)

Master's Degree (related field)

High School Diploma / GED with 6+ years experience

Tools

Jira/Confluence

Eclipse IDE

Unix Shell

Job description

Job Description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED. We are looking for a motivated Software Engineer (Level 1) to join our dynamic development team in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will work across the full software development lifecycle—designing, coding, testing, and maintaining diverse software systems ranging from processing-intensive analytics and novel algorithms to large-scale data repositories and event-driven architectures. Whether you’re debugging existing codebases, implementing continuous integration pipelines, or leveraging modern containerization tools, you will collaborate closely with system engineers, project leads, and end-users to craft reliable, high-performance solutions. If you thrive in an environment that values continuous learning, technical curiosity, and collaborative problem-solving, you’ll fit right in with Team Nyla.

The annual base salary range for this role is $199,000-$235,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

Required Skills

• Core Software Development: Hands‑on software development experience using primary languages such as Java (J2EE, Eclipse IDE), C, C++, Python, Ruby, Perl, or JavaScript.


• Unix/Linux Environment: Solid experience developing within Unix operating environments, including writing and debugging Unix shell scripts.


• Agile & Version Control: Practical experience using Agile software development methodologies and source code version control systems (e.g., Git).


• Testing & Documentation: Ability to write clear technical documentation, analyze user requirements, design software features, and create/execute comprehensive software component test procedures.


• Configuration & Collaboration: Working knowledge of Configuration Management (CM) tools and experience using enterprise collaboration suites (e.g., Atlassian JIRA/Confluence).

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, Finance/Economics, or a related discipline, PLUS 2+ years of specialized data analytics or financial intelligence experience OR Master’s Degree in a related field, PLUS 0+ years of specialized analytical experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 6+ years of hands‑on intelligence analysis, financial tracking, and data discovery experience in lieu of a degree.

Desired Skills

• Experience with modern containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).


• Exposure to continuous integration (CI/CD) practices and automated build pipelines.


• Familiarity with orchestration frameworks (e.g., Spring, Apache Kafka) and queue management systems.


• Experience developing relational and non‑relational database applications, including writing data queries.


• Background in developing event‑driven or data‑driven analytics and novel algorithms.


• Understanding of Web Services implementations, Open Source Software (OSS), and COTS/GOTS integration.

About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward‑thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team,

Taking Care of All of You

Benefits

PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!

LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!

SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40‑hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30‑32 hours while still enjoying the top‑notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!

WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.

To learn more about Nyla's culture and our exceptional benefit packages click here.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.