Software Engineer – Developer and Production Systems Support

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provide onsite support for Java-based web applications within a microservices architecture, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance of deployed systems in the customer space.
• Serve as the first line of response for operational software issues, performing root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of incidents.
• Mobilize off-site technical resources if additional expertise is required.
• Collaborate with the customer and Nightwing technical teams to integrate software solutions with legacy systems and third-party platforms while meeting stringent security requirements.
• Support database operations and optimization for systems leveraging MongoDB and MariaDB, ensuring efficient data flow and scalability.
• Develop and maintain software enhancements, including new functionality, bug fixes, and performance improvements, for Rocky Linux-based platforms.
• Perform testing, deployment, and monitoring tasks across virtualization platforms like Microsoft Hypervisor and cloud solutions from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Manage message queue services like RabbitMQ for efficient communication across distributed systems.
• Document technical issues, resolutions, and ongoing system health updates to ensure effective communication with the customer and Nightwing stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field OR equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including hands-on development, integration, and operational troubleshooting support.
• Proficiency in developing Java web applications and integrating systems within microservices architectures.
• Experience with databases like MongoDB and MariaDB, including configuration and query optimization.
• Familiarity with RabbitMQ for message queueing in distributed systems.
• Understanding of Linux-based environments, particularly Rocky Linux, with the ability to perform troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Experience with cloud services from providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including deployment and monitoring of cloud applications.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., Microsoft Hypervisor) for system management and enhancement.
• Familiarity using Python for automation, scripting, and integration tasks.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with customers, cross-functional teams, and remote development resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience directly supporting intelligence community or defense customers.
• Expertise in secure coding practices and cybersecurity within mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) to streamline software deployment lifecycles.
• Certification in cloud technologies (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Developer Associate, or Google Cloud Certified).
• Advanced troubleshooting techniques for deployed virtualized or containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).