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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** NIGHTWING LLC
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $122,000.0 - $253,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Systems
- **Published:** June 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g7zksl

## 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.


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