Senior Applications Architect — TS/SCI with Polygraph

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC is seeking an Applications Architect to lead design and implementation of scalable software systems. You will collaborate with IT mission partners to translate business requirements into robust architectures, APIs, and secure, high‑performing applications.

The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph on Day 1 and a track record of building scalable, reliable systems that integrate across platforms.

Qualifications

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software architectures using Java and Python.
• Collaborate with analysts, UX designers, and developers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Implement and maintain APIs for seamless integration between systems.
• Ensure performance, security, and reliability of applications.
• Work with relational databases (MySQL) for data storage and retrieval.
• Follow best practices for coding, testing, and deployment.
• Participate in code reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure architectures.
• Lead development teams through design, testing, and deployment.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Define enterprise-wide standards and best practices.
• Mentor junior developers and ensure code quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align IT with business goals.
• Optimize performance and security across applications.
• Document designs and configurations.

Skills

Java

Python

APIs

Relational Databases

Software Architecture

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD

MySQL

Spring Framework

RESTful APIs

Job description

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC is seeking an Applications Architect to lead design and implementation of scalable software systems. You will collaborate with IT mission partners to translate business requirements into robust architectures, APIs, and secure, high‑performing applications.

The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph on Day 1 and a track record of building scalable, reliable systems that integrate across platforms.