Software Engineer – Scalable Systems

Software Engineer – Scalable Systems page is loaded## Software Engineer – Scalable Systems locations:
Annapolis Junction, MDtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition :
JR101395

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
** Software Engineer
** who thrives on solving tough challenges, creating innovative solutions, and strengthening our nation’s security with cutting-edge technologies. Join a team at the forefront of building
** scalable, resilient systems
** that harness modern advancements in software, data science, and machine learning to empower mission-critical operations. Nightwing develops strategic and tactical
** SIGINT solutions
** that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners.

Our collaborative environment embraces creativity, integrity, and constant improvement. With access to
** state-of-the-art tools**, opportunities to grow professionally, and meaningful work alongside the nation’s finest service members, you’ll help shape tomorrow’s solutions today.

This is an
** ONSITE
* * position based out of our
** National Business Park, Maryland
** location.###
*
* What You Will Do:

*** Design and develop scalable software systems to support mission-critical operations.
* Incorporate advanced techniques, such as
** machine learning models
** and
** AI-driven analytics**, to augment signal processing and network analysis capabilities.
* Optimize system performance for
** distributed computing, microservices, and containerized environments**, ensuring scalability and reliability under growing data and system demands.
* Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate
** real-time data-driven solutions
** into existing and new platforms.
* Work on high-impact projects involving
** large-scale data pipelines**, message brokering systems, and
** adaptive algorithms**.
* Participate in internal reviews and actively contribute creative ideas to improve system performance and security.
* Prototype and iterate on innovative ideas that push the boundaries of automation, efficiency, and collaborative systems.
* Ensure adherence to agile development practices and configuration management standards using modern Dev Sec Ops  tools and workflows.###
** Qualifications You Must Have:
*** A
** STEM degree** (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
* Proven expertise in
** scalable and distributed systems development**, containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes, Helm, Podman), and cloud-native architectures.
* Proficiency in
** modern programming languages** (e.g., C++, Python) and robust
** Linux-based development workflows**.
* Strong foundational knowledge of
** data structures
** and algorithm design for solving complex and resource-efficient problems.
* Familiarity with secure Dev Sec Ops  workflows, CI/CD automation, and configuration management tools like
** Git**.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a passion for innovation and collaboration.
* Active
** TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph
*** U.S. citizenship is required.###
** Qualifications We Prefer:
*** Experience with
** machine learning
** frameworks and applying ML/AI models to analyze and simulate
** network traffic**,
** signal processing**, or other complex systems.
* Deep knowledge of
** event-driven systems**,
** messaging queues** (e.g., Kafka), and RESTful APIs or
** gRPC
* * for scalable operations.
* Proven experience architecting and optimizing
** microservices
* * and containerized systems.
* Familiarity with
** multithreading**,
** parallel processing**, and asynchronous programming best practices.
* Embedded software design and hardware integration…