Software Developer
At a glance
Mid-level Software Engineering role at Nwis. Sterling · full-time · $64,000–$128,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build web-service applications using JavaScript-capable technologies, unless the client directs otherwise
- Turn user needs into application or database designs that connect with other systems when needed
- Find and fix software bugs, and apply security patches and vulnerability scans
- Use Scrum for development and help move applications through accreditation
- Explain technical processes clearly and prepare requirements, procedures and reports
What you bring
- You hold active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph on your first day
- You can program proficiently in at least two relevant application or database languages
- You understand software development lifecycles, web applications and implementation
- You have experience with security patching, vulnerability assessment and application accreditation
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level developer who can work across application design, implementation and security tasks. You’ll join a team developing and maintaining software for an emerging project in Sterling, Virginia.
From the employer
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 is seeking a Full Performance developer to support a dynamic program. The current technical team provides software design, development, operations, and maintenance on myriad systems and initiatives. The program technical teams focus on streamlining operations, automating processes, and aligning enterprise data management solutions to the overarching digital architecture. We are seeking a developer to support an emerging project as part of a team.
* Utilize the SCRUM Agile methodology for all software application development unless otherwise directed by client
* Considerable knowledge of the life-cycle process for software development, web applications, and implementation
* Considerable knowledge and ability to program proficiently in two or more of the applications or database programming languages relevant to the project.
* Ability to translate user requirements into end-to-end design for applications/databases that may involve multiple interfaces to other applications or supporting database systems.
* Ability to track and resolve programming bugs.
* Ability to explain protocols, technical procedures and processes clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Ability to plan, set goals, and determine strategies for accomplishing results; monitors and evaluates progress towards goals.
* Ability to write clear, concise and effective requirements documents, correspondence, procedures, and reports in accordance with policies.
* Develop software applications as web services that are written in JavaScript capable technology unless otherwise directed. Examples include JavaScript, Java; ASP.NET;
* Scripting languages (Perl, PHP, Ruby on Rails); and Rich UI Plugins (Flex, Silverlight, Google Earth Plugin)
* Experience in applying security patches, performing security scans, and assessing vulnerabilities
* Experience in supporting the application accreditation process
TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1
Salary & Benefits
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.