Software Engineer – Developer and Production Systems Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

PTO

Job summary

Nightwing seeks a skilled Software Engineer to provide onsite development and operational support for deployed production systems in the customer space. This hybrid role combines hands-on troubleshooting with designing and developing software as part of a collaborative team.

The position requires an active TS/SCI with Poly clearance and a Bachelor's in a technical field, plus 5+ years of software engineering experience. Location: Herndon, VA with hybrid work. Salary range $99,000-$206,000.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a technical field.
• 5+ years of software engineering with hands-on dev, integration and triage.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite support for Java web apps in a microservices setup.
• Lead root cause analysis and incident resolution with cross‑functional teams.
• Integrate software with legacy systems while meeting security requirements.
• Support MongoDB/MariaDB operations and performance tuning.
• Develop features and fixes for Rocky Linux platforms.
• Coordinate deployments across AWS/Azure/Google Cloud and VMs.
• Manage RabbitMQ messaging across distributed systems.
• Document issues and health updates for customers and teams.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

Java Web Apps

Microservices

Python scripting

Linux (Rocky)

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GC)

MongoDB

MariaDB

RabbitMQ

DevOps basics

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/SE or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab

Rocky Linux

Virtualization (Hypervisor)

Job description

Sterling, VA

Herndon, VA

Full time

JR101292

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 delivers technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services to tackle our customers’ most demanding challenges. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and decades of mission expertise, we drive innovative solutions across the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to provide onsite development and operational support for deployed production systems in the customer space. This hybrid role combines hands‑on troubleshooting of critical system issues with the opportunity to design and develop innovative software solutions as part of a collaborative team. If you're technically adept, customer-oriented, and thrive in dynamic environments, this role allows you to make an immediate and lasting impact on mission success.

Candidates must have an active TS/SCI with Poly clearance

Location: Customer Site – Herndon, Virginia

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provide onsite support for Java-based web applications within a microservices architecture, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance of deployed systems in the customer space.
• Serve as the first line of response for operational software issues, performing root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of incidents. Mobilize off‑site technical resources if additional expertise is required.
• Collaborate with the customer and Nightwing technical teams to integrate software solutions with legacy systems and third‑party platforms while meeting stringent security requirements.
• Support database operations and optimization for systems leveraging MongoDB and MariaDB, ensuring efficient data flow and scalability.
• Develop and maintain software enhancements, including new functionality, bug fixes, and performance improvements, for Rocky Linux‑based platforms.
• Perform testing, deployment, and monitoring tasks across virtualization platforms like Microsoft Hypervisor and cloud solutions from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Manage message queue services like RabbitMQ for efficient communication across distributed systems.
• Document technical issues, resolutions, and ongoing system health updates to ensure effective communication with the customer and Nightwing stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly .
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field OR equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including hands‑on development, integration, and operational troubleshooting support.
• Proficiency in developing Java web applications and integrating systems within microservices architectures.
• Experience with databases like MongoDB and MariaDB, including configuration and query optimization.
• Familiarity with RabbitMQ for message queueing in distributed systems.
• Understanding of Linux-based environments, particularly Rocky Linux, with the ability to perform troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Experience with cloud services from providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including deployment and monitoring of cloud applications.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., Microsoft Hypervisor) for system management and enhancement.
• Familiarity using Python for automation, scripting, and integration tasks.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with customers, cross-functional teams, and remote development resources.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience directly supporting intelligence community or defense customers.
• Expertise in secure coding practices and cybersecurity within mission‑critical environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) to streamline software deployment lifecycles.
• Certification in cloud technologies (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Developer Associate, or Google Cloud Certified).
• Advanced troubleshooting techniques for deployed virtualized or containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

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.