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# Senior software engineer

- **Company:** NIGHTWING LLC
- **Location:** Annapolis, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $122,000 - $253,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Systems
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-BC7BE1D007787F1B83/

## About the Role

* 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, or a qualifying substitution as defined by program guidelines.
 * Current TS/SCI CI Poly
 * IAT Level II certification compliance (required).
 * Proven experience delivering complex systems in environments with stringent security and operational requirements.
 * Strong ability to work independently while influencing team success and technical outcomes.

## Description

* Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of sophisticated software systems supporting mission-critical programs.
 * Apply advanced software engineering principles and agile methodologies to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.
 * Work independently on complex functional tasks while contributing to the overall technical direction of the program.
 * Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet technical, functional, and security requirements across the full development lifecycle.
 * Provide technical leadership by mentoring junior engineers and when assigned, overseeing the work of staff supporting specific initiatives.
 * Support high-visibility efforts where reliability, performance, and security are paramount.