Principal Real Time Systems Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED

In this role, you will design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex, high-performance software systems—ranging from processing-intensive analytics and novel algorithm development to managing extremely large datasets and real-time architectures. Working both individually and collaboratively within a tight-knit team, you will drive the full development lifecycle: evaluating hardware/software trade-offs, driving GOTS/COTS integrations, conducting rigorous component testing, and translating system-level requirements into scalable code. If you love dissecting difficult problems, taking pride in clean architecture, and bringing your authentic self to high-stakes defense tech, Team Nyla wants you on board!

The annual base salary range for this role is $216,000-$256,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

, Required Skills

• Software Development Mastery: Demonstrated hands-on software engineering expertise with core languages (such as Java, C++, Python, or Go) in full-lifecycle, requirement-driven environments.

• Large-Scale Processing-Intensive Systems: Proven ability to build, maintain, and optimize processing-intensive analytical systems, real-time architectures, or ultra-large dataset workflows.

• System Design Requirements Synthesis: Skill in evaluating system-level requirements, performing hardware/software trade-off analyses, and implementing reusable code or COTS/GOTS integrations.

• Rigorous Testing Bug Resolution: Direct experience writing unit/integration tests, reviewing components against design specifications, and resolving software problem reports (SPRs).

Education: Bachelor’s Degree  in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, paired with relevant full-lifecycle software development experience (or equivalent combination of education and hands-on professional experience) PLUS 20+ years  experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity OR  High School Diploma / GED , PLUS 24+ years of specialized technical experience in lieu of a degree.

, Desired Skills

• Experience with distributed computing frameworks, cloud-native deployments (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes), or stream processing technologies.

• Strong familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and agile development methodologies.

• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, adaptability, and a strong commitment to team collaboration and technical excellence.

, About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team, 

Taking Care of All of You

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle. 

The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule. 

PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!

LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!

SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!

WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.

To learn more about Nyla's culture and our exceptional benefit packages click here.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.