Senior Software Systems Engineer

Nyla Technology Solutions · Annapolis Junction, MD · 1 wk ago

On-siteEngineering$183k–$217k/yrFull-time

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

About the role

We have an immediate need for a Software Engineer to join our technical team in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will analyze user requirements to derive software design specifications, develop and maintain diverse application capabilities, debug complex system defects, and drive process improvements across the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Analyze functional user requirements and map them to technical software design and performance specifications.
Develop and maintain diverse application capabilities.
Debug complex system defects, isolate bugs, and implement defect corrections.
Drive process improvements across the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, Finance/Economics, or a related discipline, PLUS 7+ years of specialized data analytics or financial intelligence experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 11+ years of hands-on intelligence analysis, financial tracking, and data discovery experience in lieu of a degree.

Skills

Software Engineering Practice: Demonstrated mid-level experience in full-lifecycle software development, application design, maintenance, and enhancement.
Requirements Derivation: Proven capability to analyze user requirements.
Debugging & Refactoring: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to debug existing codebases.
Core Programming: Proficiency in modern software development languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java) within Linux or Unix operating environments.
Version Control: Hands-on experience using Git version control systems for branching, merging, and collaborative development.

Desired Skills

Experience contributing to software documentation standards, code quality metrics, and peer review guidelines.
Practical experience working within Agile/Scrum teams using the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence).
Exposure to modern continuous integration and deployment pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins) and container platforms (e.g., Docker).

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 of 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.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this role is $183,000-$217,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

Benefits

Nyla FLEX Program: Custom-tailored benefits to fit your lifestyle in pay, leave, and schedule.
- Pay: 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays, with an additional day of Annual Leave for each year at the company. Flexibility to cash out annual leave hours, opt out of other benefits, or arrange for additional contract hours (over 40 hrs/week). Option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate after working over 1,880 hours on contract.
- Leave: Option to buy additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks (240 hours) plus 11 holidays, including paid anniversary leave.
- Schedule: Freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours per week while retaining full benefits.
100% company-covered health care (medical, dental, and vision).
10% 401k matching with full vesting from day one.
$5,000 per year for professional development (fees, tuition, or time off).
Student loan repayment program.
8 hours of paid volunteering annually.