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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 is comfortable with frontend and backend development. The ideal candidate should be proficient in multiple languages and frameworks, demonstrating a solid understanding of the entire software development lifecycle. The candidate should have experience building scalable, user-focused web applications across frontend and backend environments and skilled in designing intuitive interfaces, developing robust APIs, and optimizing system performance.

TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1

What You Will Get to Do:

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable full-stack applications and features to include hands-on development across frontend, middle tier, and backend components.
  • Build intuitive, responsive user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well documented code.
  • Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and performance monitoring.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across the stack.
  • Create and maintain documentation for code, features, and processes.
  • Provide on-call support as needed.


Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) 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 $152,500/yrin line with the typical range for Software Engineer roles.

$96,000 median $149,400 $187,500

Typical range $120,788–$157,988/yr, from 32 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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