Software Developer, Expert

Navstar Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care premiums

Flexible spending accounts

Generous PTO and holidays

STD/LTD insurance

Life insurance

401K with employer match

Referral programs

Professional development

Job summary

Navstar Inc. is a trusted IT services provider supporting mission-focused programs for the National Security community. We seek a skilled data and backend engineer with TS/SCI clearance required, strong ETL, API integration, and SQL capabilities.

The role involves building scalable data solutions in cloud or on-prem environments. Compensation reflects a base salary range of $180,000–$230,000 with a $10,000 hiring bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Strong expertise in ETL tools, frameworks, and best practices.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, and Python for backend and data pipelines.
• Experience with API integrations, batch jobs, and automated workflows.
• Strong SQL skills and knowledge of relational databases.

Skills

ETL tools

TypeScript

Node.js

Python

API integrations

Batch jobs

Automated workflows

SQL

Relational databases

Data modeling

Schema design

Performance optimization

Cloud environments

On-premises data environments

Tools

Elasticsearch

Apache NiFi

Job description

Required Clearance Level TS/SCI with Polygraph

Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission-focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Required qualifications include strong expertise in ETL tools, frameworks, and best practices; proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, and Python for backend and data pipeline development; experience developing and maintaining API integrations, batch jobs, and automated workflows; strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases; familiarity with data modeling, schema design, and performance optimization; and experience working in cloud-based or on-premises data environments.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

Desired experience includes Elasticsearch (indexing, querying, and search/data optimization), Apache NiFi for data flow automation and orchestration, streaming and event-driven architectures, NoSQL databases, message queues, distributed systems, and exposure to data warehousing and analytics platforms.

Pay Rate:

In compliance with Virginia's Equal Pay for Equal Work law, the annual base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $230,000. This range represents the base pay for this role and is provided in accordance with Maryland’s requirements to disclose compensation in job postings. Please note that actual compensation may vary based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. In addition to base salary, candidates hired into this position may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $10,000.00, subject to applicable contingencies and Navstar policy.

About Navstar

For 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have a proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.

Benefits at Navstar

• Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• Employer Paid STD/LTD
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match
• Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs
• Professional Development Assistance

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Navstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, national origin, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.