Cloud Software Engineer

Cloud Software EngineerNightwing 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.The Cloud Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software Big-Data Cloud systems based upon documented requirements. Directly contributes to all stages of back-end processing analyzing and indexing. Provides expertise in Cloud Computing, Hadoop Eco-System including implementing Java applications, Distributed Computing, Information Retrieval, and Object Oriented Design. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.An active TS/SCI with Poly is required. The Level 3 Cloud Software Engineer (SWE) shall possess the following capabilities:Provide in-depth knowledge of Information Retrieval; assisting the software development team in designing, developing and testing Cloud Information Retrieval.Implement complex workflows that manage Cloud MapReduce analytics.Implement code that interacts with Cloud Distributed Coordination Frameworks.Oversee one or more software development tasks and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project.Make recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.Serve as subject matter expert for Cloud Computing and corresponding technologies including Hadoop -- assisting the software development team in designing, developing and testing Cloud Computing Systems.Debug problems with Cloud Based Distributed Computing Frameworks.Manage multi-node Cloud based installation.Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance.Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering.Recommend new technologies and processes for complex cloud software projects.Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software.Architect solutions to complex cloud software engineering problems such as efficiently processing and retrieving large amounts of data.Required: Current TS/SCI with polygraph. Twelve (12) years of experience software engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity, two (2) years of which must be in programs utilizing Big-Data Cloud technologies and/or Distributed Computing. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional cloud software engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.The salary associated with this position ($122,000 - $253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards. Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.