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Nightwing · Onsite · Sterling, VA

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 looking for a highly skilled Full Stack Developer who thrives on building beautiful, intuitive, and high-performing user interfaces. While you will work across the stack, your superpower is crafting exceptional frontend experiences that delight users and bring our production vision to life.

What You Will Get to Do:

  • Build intuitive, responsive user interfaces using modern-front end frameworks (Vue).
  • Build and maintain backend services and APIs when needed, ensuring smooth integration with the frontend.
  • Optimize application performance, load times, and overall user experience.
  • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and feature planning.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across the stack.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for code, features, and processes.
  • Provide on-call support as needed.

TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1


Salary & Benefits

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.

 

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How this Software Engineer salary compares

This role pays $187,500/yr — above the typical range for Software Engineer roles.

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Typical range $122,600–$164,375/yr, from 34 comparable Software Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Software Engineer salary insights →

About Nightwing

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 d

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