Applications Developer

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You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.

Nightwing is seeking an experienced and cleared Application Developer in support of USG in the Herndon Virginia area. The selected candidate will analyze functional business applications and design specifications for functional activities.

Anticipated Responsibilities:

• Develops codes, tests, and debugs new software or enhancements to existing software
• Performs maintenance on existing software products and contributes knowledge of business applications
• Writes programs according to specifications needed
• Works with technical staff to understand problems had with software and then resolve them
• Resolves customer complaints and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements
• Develops block diagrams and logic flow charts
• Provides technical direction to programmers to ensure program deadlines are met
• Software version control baseline documentation
• Develop project schedules and timelines
• Leverage experience across the Center, Group and external offices
• Coordinate with Customer’s security elements for Project Certification and Accreditation
• Experience in authoring documents (reports, briefings, etc,) to support customer missions
• Communicates with staff or clients to understand specific systems requirements
• Provides advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes.
• Trains system users in system operation or maintenance
• Researches, tests, and/or verifies proper functioning of software patches and fixes

Required Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly mission-focused/oriented
• Develops, in conjunction with functional users, system alternative solutions.
• Ability to effectively manage several projects simultaneously in a rapidly paced environment
• Excellent understanding of communications/email protocol API implementation
• Working knowledge of Customer’s organization, internal policies, and processes
• Excellent knowledge of Customer’s software development cycle and O&M processes
• Willing to “go the extra mile” ensuring that time critical requirements are met.
• Prior experience working with multiple IC organizations
• Ability to work as part of a team of very strong personalities in a very dynamic environment
• Highly mission-oriented
• C2S
• Java & Spring
• Node JS
• Vue
• REST Web Services
• SQL
• Linux & BASH

Desired Skills:

• Working knowledge of Customers official messaging system
• Ability to design/deliver customer web-based email client and server applications
• Ability to implement business process and workflow into custom email applications
• Knowledge of PKI key and LDAP implementation
• Ability to interface web application with remote relational database infrastructure

Additional Requirements:

• Additional Technical and Specialty Training/Certifications Etc.
• Years of Experience Required: 9+ years
• Required Education Level/Major: BS Computer Science or related field
• Equivalent Experience may be Substituted for Educational Requirement
• OCONUS TDY Required: Potential for up to 10 OCONUS travel, as required
• CONUS TDY Required: Potential for up to 10 CONUS travel, as required

Must have TS/SCI security clearance with Poly on day one and be eligible for crossover.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

About Nightwing

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

The salary range for this role is 105,000 USD - 221,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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