Cloud Software Engineer

The Cloud Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software Big‑Data Cloud systems based upon documented requirements. Directly contributes to all stages of back‑end processing analyzing and indexing. Provides expertise in Cloud Computing, Hadoop Eco‑System including implementing Java applications, Distributed Computing, Information Retrieval, and Object Oriented Design. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.

Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade‑offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off‑the‑shelf (COTS)/Government Off‑the‑shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

An active TS/SCI with Poly is required

• Provide in‑depth knowledge of Information Retrieval and assist the software development team in designing, developing and testing Cloud Information Retrieval.
• Implement complex workflows that manage Cloud Map Reduce analytics.
• Implement code that interacts with Cloud Distributed Coordination Frameworks.
• Oversee one or more software development tasks and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project.
• Make recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Serve as subject matter expert for Cloud Computing and corresponding technologies including Hadoop—assist the software development team in designing, developing and testing Cloud Computing Systems.
• Debug problems with Cloud Based Distributed Computing Frameworks.
• Manage multi‑node Cloud based installation.
• Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance.
• Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering.
• Recommend new technologies and processes for complex cloud software projects.
• Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software.
• Architect solutions to complex cloud software engineering problems such as efficiently processing and retrieving large amounts of data.
• Make recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.

• Current TS/SCI with polygraph.
• 12 years of software engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity, with at least 2 years in programs utilizing Big‑Data Cloud technologies and/or Distributed Computing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Four years of additional cloud software engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Expert or mastery level knowledge of the work area, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• Advanced knowledge of related disciplines within the work area and ability to identify links and potential impact on projects, programs or systems.

The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) 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.

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.