Senior Applications Architect (Java/Python) — TS/SCI

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing, based in Sterling, VA, is seeking an Applications Architect to lead the design and operation of a range of software systems supporting its cyber and data initiatives. The role emphasizes scalable architectures, API integration, and alignment with the customer digital architecture.

You will mentor developers, drive security and performance improvements, collaborate with analysts and UX designers, and ensure compliance with records management and intelligence community requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise software solutions.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Ensure API integration and data storage considerations.
• Experience with secure, scalable architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure software architectures.
• Lead the development team through design and testing.
• Translate requirements into technical specs.
• Define consistent architectural standards.
• Choose technologies and stay current.
• Review code, ensure quality and security.
• Monitor and optimize performance.
• Document designs and configurations.
• Mentor junior developers and lead technically.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide standards.

Skills

Java

Python

APIs

MySQL

Security

Code reviews

Performance tuning

Mentoring

Enterprise architecture

Job description

Nightwing, based in Sterling, VA, is seeking an Applications Architect to lead the design and operation of a range of software systems supporting its cyber and data initiatives. The role emphasizes scalable architectures, API integration, and alignment with the customer digital architecture.

You will mentor developers, drive security and performance improvements, collaborate with analysts and UX designers, and ensure compliance with records management and intelligence community requirements.