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Applications Architect SME

hackajob
Sterling, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
hackajob is collaborating with Nightwing to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is seeking an Applications Architect to support applications development and operations and maintenance of a variety of systems and initiatives focused on streamlining operations, automating processes, and aligning customer solutions to the overarching digital architecture. The ideal candidate will help promote state-of-the-art IT solutions, collaborating with IT mission partners to share technology and lessons learned and ensure records management processes and requirements are included in the early design stages of IT solutions across the Intelligence Community. Additionally, this individual will work in concert with the customer technical interfaces to ensure future plans for technology are in line with the plans for the overall customer architecture. Expertise in Java and Python, designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software applications is crucial. The ideal candidate will have experience in building scalable and efficient applications, integrating APIs, and working with databases. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that meet business requirements.

Responsibilities

TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1

  • Design and implement scalable, secure, and performant software architectures.
  • Lead the development team through design, testing, and modification stages, ensuring adherence to architectural blueprints.
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications by collaborating with stakeholders.
  • Define and ensure consistency in application architectural standards and processes.
  • Select appropriate technologies and frameworks, staying updated on trends.
  • Conduct code reviews, ensure coding and security standards, and oversee testing and debugging.
  • Monitor and optimize application performance.
  • Document application designs and configurations.
  • Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership.
  • Contribute to defining enterprise-wide standards and best practices.

Mandatory Skills

  • Design, develop, and maintain software applications using Java and Python.
  • Collaborate with business analysts, UX designers, and other developers to understand project requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Implement and maintain APIs for seamless integration between different systems.
  • Optimize application performance, ensuring scalability and security.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, ensuring a high level of quality and reliability.
  • Work with relational and MySQL databases for data storage and retrieval.
  • Follow best practices for coding, testing, and deployment.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to existing applications.

TS/SCI With Polygraph Required Day 1

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.

Nightwing 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.

Salary : $120,000 - $160,000

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