Mid-Level Systems Engineer

Active security clearance at the TS/SCI polygraph level is required.

About the role

We have an immediate need for a versatile Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design, develop, sustain, and troubleshoot mission-focused software systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include feature implementation, unit/integration testing, and integrating enterprise application components with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and free/open-source software (FOSS) tools, frameworks, and libraries.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and sustain mission-focused software systems
• Implement features and conduct unit/integration testing
• Integrate enterprise application components with COTS and FOSS tools, frameworks, and libraries

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, Finance/Economics, or a related discipline, plus 2+ years of specialized data analytics or financial intelligence experience
• OR Master’s Degree in a related field
• OR High School Diploma / GED, plus 6+ years of hands-on intelligence analysis, financial tracking, and data discovery experience in lieu of a degree

Skills

Required Skills

• Core Java & Spring Framework: Recent hands-on software development experience using Java alongside strong expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Data, and Spring Integration
• NoSQL Databases: Practical experience integrating and managing NoSQL databases, specifically MongoDB
• Linux & Scripting: Strong command of the Linux CLI and tools, with experience writing Bash and Python scripts for workflow automation
• Containerization & Kubernetes: Hands-on experience with container platforms (Docker, containerd) and operational familiarity with container orchestration in Kubernetes
• Messaging Systems: Familiarity with messaging frameworks and event streaming platforms such as RabbitMQ or Apache Kafka
• CI/CD & IaC: Familiarity with continuous integration principles and tools (GitLab CI, Bamboo) and Infrastructure as Code frameworks (Ansible)
• Version Control: Proficiency with the Git source control system

Desired Skills

• Helm Package Management: Experience creating and maintaining Helm Charts to deploy containerized services into Kubernetes environments
• Agile Tooling: Practical experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence) for collaborative task tracking and documentation

Pay

The annual base salary range for this role is $134,000-$159,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Benefits

• Nyla FLEX Program: Custom-tailored benefits to fit your lifestyle, including flexibility in pay, leave, and schedule
• Annual Leave: 4 weeks of annual leave plus 11 holidays, with an additional day of annual leave for each year of service. Option to cash out annual leave hours or earn 1.3 times your hourly rate after 1880 contract hours
• Additional Leave Purchase: Option to buy up to 240 hours of annual leave (6 weeks) plus 11 holidays, including paid anniversary leave
• Flexible Schedule: Freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours per week while retaining full benefits
• Healthcare: 100% company-covered medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement: 10% 401k matching with full vesting from day one
• Professional Development: $5,000 per year for fees, tuition, or time off for continued growth
• Student Loan Repayment: Available as part of the benefits package
• Volunteering: 8 hours of paid volunteering annually to support your community

About Nyla Technology Solutions

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 as 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.