Principal Cyber Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

PTO

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and deploy advanced cybersecurity capabilities for a U.S. Government customer in Sterling, VA. You will build both front-end and back-end components, automate tests, and ensure scalable, secure software delivery.

You will lead multiple development teams, implement CI/CD pipelines, and deploy to cloud platforms, integrating with external services while maintaining code quality and documentation.

Qualifications

• BS in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline required.
• 8+ years of directly relevant software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Full Stack development of web applications (front-end & back-end).
• Automated testing, unit and integration testing, and smoke testing.
• Develop and optimize for speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements.
• Ensure secure coding practices and proper credential management.
• DevOps roles: CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployment (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Maintain documentation and mentor teammates.

Skills

Python

Java

NodeJS

Front-end & back-end frameworks

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

SQL/Oracle/MySQL/JDBC

Pytest/Jupyter/Java Spring/JUnit/Hib

JavaScript/ReactJs

Leadership

Agile

Linux/Unix

Jenkins/CloudBees

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Git

GitHub

GitLab

Jenkins

CloudBees

JUnit

Pytest

ReactJs

Java Spring

Hibernate

Job description

Sterling, VA

Full time

JR102148

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 supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment, including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. Nightwing is seeking a Full Stack Developer to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities. The Full Stack Developer will play a pivotal role in our organization's technology team.

Responsibilities:

• Full Stack Development
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance front-end and back-end components of web applications.
  • Automated testing and smoke testing familiarity and implementation experience.
  • Perform unit and integration testing to ensure software quality.
  • Optimize application for speed and scalability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and refine software requirements.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues.
  • Handle authentication, authorization, and session management.
  • Integrate with third-party services (e.g., payment processors, external APIs).
• DevOps and Deployment
  • Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines.
  • Deploy applications to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Monitor application performance and reliability.
  • Handle version control using Git and platforms like GitHub/GitLab.
• Collaboration and Documentation
  • Collaborate with DevOps, infrastructure, and development teams to ensure seamless integration.
  • Document code and infrastructure changes, processes, and best practices.
  • Participate in knowledge sharing and mentorship of team members.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Cybersecurity – Secure Coding Practices
  • Create secure code according to industry best practices.
  • Use strong encryption algorithms for data in motion and data at rest.
  • Manage and handle credentials and secrets in a secure, authorized manner.
  • Use correct error handling and logging within developed code.

Required Skills:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within 1 year
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
• 8+ years of directly relevant software development experience required.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, and NodeJS.
• Strong knowledge of front-end and back-end frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience and/or familiarity with one of more of the following: SQL, Oracle, MySQL, JBDC, etc.
• Demonstrated experience and/or familiarity with one of more of the following: Pytest, Jupyter, Java Spring, JUnit, Hibernate, JavaScript, ReactJs, etc.
• Experience leading multiple software development teams.
• Experience developing system performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security requirements for mid- to large-scale programs.
• Experience with cloud computing, multimedia storage, knowledge databases and data-mining analytics.
• Agile development methodology experience required.
• Experience with Linux and/or Unix.
• Experience with Jenkins and/or CloudBees.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving technology environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

Desired Certifications:

• DoDM 8140.03 DCWF Information Systems Security Developer (631), CSSLP, CISSP
• Software development methodology certification (e.g. SCRUM Master) highly desired.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline is required.

Syndeo: ESS-3666

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.