Application Developer

Salary: $108,000 - 148,000 per year Requirements: We look for demonstrated experience working on Agile software development teams, including Scrum and Kanban. We require hands-on use of Jira, Confluence, and GitHub for documentation and team collaboration. We want 8-10 years of experience building web applications and UX/UI frameworks using Angular, React, or JavaScript; Java Spring is a plus. We require 6-8 years of experience working in Linux environments. We need 4-6 years of experience developing and deploying applications in C2S or AWS environments; comparable cloud experience with Azure, Oracle, Google, or similar may be considered. We require 2-3 years of experience with search and analytics tools such as ElasticSearch, Solr, or OpenSearch. We need 2-3 years of experience with ETL across large structured and unstructured raw data sets. We require 2-4 years of experience designing, developing, testing, and implementing new applications from project requirements. We need the ability to work independently and in project teams, break concepts into discrete development tasks, and manage work to deadlines. We require 6-8 years of experience with microservices, including Docker, Podman, or other containerization services. We need 4-6 years of experience in object-oriented programming; Python is preferred, but Java, JavaScript, C#, SQL, and similar languages may be considered. We prefer experience with text analytics and its use in business intelligence and business analytics, including search, entity extraction, sentiment analysis, document summarization, and document categorization. We prefer experience developing proof-of-concepts for new technologies and evaluating current machine learning approaches for text analytics. We prefer experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Keras, and TensorFlow. We prefer experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Pandas, D3.js, and ggplot. We prefer experience with relational or non-relational data stores such as MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB, or DynamoDB. We prefer experience using natural language processing tools such as spaCy, NLTK, Stanford CoreNLP, or Gensim. We require a bachelors degree in Computer Science, Math, or another relevant field, plus at least six years of experience; a masters degree counts as two additional years of relevant work experience. We require TS/SCI with Polygraph from day one. Responsibilities: We integrate AI/ML technology into a production web application. We participate in iterative software development teams and follow reporting requirements. We design, develop, and unit test code for production systems and demonstration capabilities. We build rapid prototypes to refine requirements and shape design. We present features and demonstrations to both technical and non-technical audiences. We meet with stakeholders, analyze requirements, create user stories, and translate them into development tasks. We prepare technical documentation and briefing materials for program status reviews, control gates, and other presentations. We write and maintain documentation for application workflows, integrations, and compliance procedures. We optimize application performance while supporting scalability and security. Technologies: AI AWS OpenSearch Angular Azure Business Intelligence C# Cloud Confluence D3 Docker ETL ElasticSearch GitHub Support JIRA Java JavaScript Kanban Keras Linux Machine Learning MongoDB MySQL Oracle Podman PyTorch Python React SQL Security Solr Spring Tableau TensorFlow Web microservices pandas UX UI Design Fullstack More: We are Nightwing, and we work on technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services for customers with 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. We bring disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. This Full Stack Web Application Developer SME role is based in Herndon, VA, and supports a suite of services that help users automate enterprise-wide applications and data-centric mission management tools. You will join a collaborative team of Software Developers, ETL Developers, and Data Scientists, working in an Agile environment with opportunities to expand into AI/ML. We value teamwork, innovation, and solving complex problems to deliver strong results for our clients. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. last updated 36 week of 2026