Software Engineer I

Nightwing; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing is a cutting-edge technology company delivering full-spectrum cyber, data operations, and software modernization services. This role supports design, development, and testing of software applications with an emphasis on UI creation and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/SE, with <2 years of related work. Hybrid work at Sterling, VA is expected, with opportunities to grow in cloud, data, and security domains.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Less than 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Hybrid role based at Sterling, VA with periodic on-site work
• Certifications such as Java, SCRUM Master or Git/GitLab are beneficial

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications.
• Build user interfaces leveraging various visualization technologies.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in existing software.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and pair programming sessions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and other engineers.
• Contribute to technical documentation and user guides.
• Learn and implement software engineering best practices and standards.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Visualization frameworks

SQL/NoSQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Databricks

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

Job description

Aug 24, 2026

$55,000 - $106,000/year

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 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications.
• Build user interfaces leveraging various visualization technologies.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in existing software.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and pair programming sessions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and other engineers.
• Contribute to technical documentation and user guides.
• Learn and implement software engineering best practices and standards.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of software development principles and data structures.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred skills:

• Familiarity with at least one visualization framework (React.js, Angular.js, Node.js, et).
• Ability to manipulate and extract data with SQL/NOSQL queries.
• Experience with Databricks platform.
• Exposure to Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) concepts.
• Experience with Cloud Infrastructure (AWS and/or Azure).

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field) or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.

Desired Certifications:

The candidate may possess one or more of the following certifications:

• Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE Programmer
• CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)
• Software development methodology certification (e.g. SCRUM Master) highly desired.
• GitHub or GitLab Certifications

Additional Information:

• This is a hybrid position, and the selected candidate will be required to periodically work at our Nightwing Location (Sterling, VA).

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Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($55,000-$106,000) 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.

Nightwingoffers 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.

Nightwing is a cutting-edge technology company specializing in innovative solutions for data management and cybersecurity to enhance business operations and safeguard digital assets.

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