Principal Time Systems Developer

Job Description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED

In this role, you will design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex, high-performance software systems—ranging from processing-intensive analytics and novel algorithm development to managing extremely large datasets and real-time architectures. Working both individually and collaboratively within a tight-knit team, you will drive the full development lifecycle: evaluating hardware/software trade-offs, driving GOTS/COTS integrations, conducting rigorous component testing, and translating system-level requirements into scalable code.

If you love dissecting difficult problems, taking pride in clean architecture, and bringing your authentic self to high-stakes defense tech, Team Nyla wants you on board!

The annual base salary range for this role is $216,000-$256,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

• Software Development Mastery:
  Demonstrated hands-on software engineering expertise with core languages (such as Java, C++, Python, or Go) in full-lifecycle, requirement-driven environments.
• Large-Scale & Processing-Intensive Systems:
  Proven ability to build, maintain, and optimize processing-intensive analytic systems, real-time architectures, or ultra-large dataset workflows.
• System Design & Requirements Synthesis:
  Skill in evaluating system-level requirements, performing hardware/software trade-off analyses, and implementing reusable code or COTS/GOTS integrations.
• Rigorous Testing & Bug Resolution:
  Direct experience writing unit/integration tests, reviewing components against design specifications, and resolving software problem reports (SPRs).

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, paired with relevant full-lifecycle software development experience (or equivalent combination of education and hands-on professional experience) PLUS 20+ years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity OR High School Diploma / GED
, PLUS 24+ years of specialized technical experience in lieu of a degree.

• Experience with distributed computing frameworks, cloud-native deployments (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes), or stream processing technologies.
• Strong familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, adaptability, and a strong commitment to team collaboration and technical excellence.

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.

The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule.

• PAY
  - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you're at the company. You have the…