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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Developer and Production Systems Support - **Company:** NIGHTWING LLC - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $99,000.0 - $206,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software Bug Management, Cloud Computing, Databases, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Hypervisor, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, MariaDB, MongoDB, Query Optimization, Queueing Systems, RabbitMQ, Cloud Services, Secure Coding, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Web Applications, Scripting, Google Cloud, System Availability, Gitlab, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker, Legacy Systems, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6D5263FC4F594FC1BE451B26B50B688D/job/ ## About the Role 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). ## Description 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. 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