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Journeyman Software Developer

Nightwing

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Top Secret/SCI
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IT - Software
Annapolis Junction, MD (On-Site/Office)

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.

Journeyman Software Developer

Position Description

At Nightwing CODEX, a software developer designs and implements custom software tools and techniques. Most of the work is developed in Python, C++ and Java. The intended platforms are Windows and Linux systems with the environment being low and high level user space.

The developer diagnoses issues and debugs customer problems using industry standard tools as well as custom toolsets. In addition, the candidate is responsible for end-to-end design, development, and standard developer testing of the developed software. The software developer also writes documentation pertinent to operating and supporting the developed software and techniques. Daily activities include software development, toolchain/helper tool development, and use of debuggers, disassemblers, and other diagnostic software.

Other activities include attending design meetings, mentoring junior developers, or performing code reviews. Software developers' interface with other developers as well as customer personnel to solve problems and communicate requirements, status, and other information. They also mentor and lead junior-level developers to accomplish mission objectives and solve real-time engineering challenges.

Basic Qualifications
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 4-6 years of experience in C++, Python, Java programming languages
  • 2-4 years of experience with x86/x86_64 assembly
  • Multi-threaded programming
  • Socket/gRPC programming
  • Strong assembly knowledge (including at least x86 and x86_64)
  • Familiarity with Langchain/Langchain4j
  • Familiarity with low-level systems programming
  • Source code control tools (git, Atlassian, or similar) and their usage
  • Experience writing plugins for Ida Pro/Ghidra
  • Software design and architecture
  • 1-2 years experience with Junit/Pytest
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance


Desired Experience
  • Some kernel programming knowledge
  • Familiarity with the AGILE Process
  • Experience with Embedding Stores
  • Experience implementing MCP Servers
  • Strong familiarity with software security technologies such as ASLR and DEP
  • Experience with additional architectures (ARM, RISC, PPC etc.)


What We Offer:
Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.

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.

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.

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.
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Nightwing is the intelligence solutions company that continually defines the edge of possible to keep advancing our national security interests. With more than 2,200 employees working across 8 locations, we deliver the most advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence services for government agencies, businesses, and organizations. Nightwing is proud to partner with government and commercial customers to protect their most critical information, systems, and operations with breakthrough technology and work-class talent. Headquartered in Dulles, VA. and previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company, Nightwing because independent in April 2024.
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IT - Software
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Top Secret/SCI
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