Prin. Software Engineer (Python Developer)

Date Posted:

2024-08-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RVA99: RTN Remote, Virginia

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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 supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment, including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats.  Nightwing is seeking a Prin. Software Engineer with Python development experience to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities. 

Responsibilities Include:

Design, develop, and maintain Python-based applications and scripts to extend the functionality of the Swimlane platform.

Work on integrating Swimlane with various security tools and systems using APIs and other integration methods.

Customize and enhance Swimlane workflows, dashboards, and automation to meet the specific needs of the organization.

Identify, diagnose, and resolve issues within the Swimlane application and its integrations.

Work closely with cross-functional teams including security analysts, system administrators, and other developers to gather requirements and deliver solutions.

Create and maintain detailed documentation for developed code, integration processes, and customizations.

Write and execute tests to ensure that developed solutions meet quality standards and perform as expected.

Provide support and training to end-users on new features, customizations, and integrations.

Required Skills:

U.S. Citizenship

Must be able to obtain DHS suitability.

Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.

10+ years of software development experience

6+ years of professional experience in Python development.

Proficiency in Python and its standard libraries.

Experience with RESTful APIs and web services.

Knowledge of SQL and database management.

Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.

Experience leading multiple software development teams (includes leading modules as part of a larger project).

Experience developing system performance, availability, scalability, manageability and security requirements for mid- to large-scale programs.

Experience with cloud computing, multimedia storage, knowledge databases and data-mining analytics desired.

Agile development methodology experience required.

Desired Skills:

Familiarity with Swimlane or similar Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms is highly desirable.

Experience with other programming languages such as JavaScript or Java.

Knowledge of security operations and incident response processes.

Experience with cloud platforms and containerization (e.g., AWS, Docker).

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. [Ten (10) years of experience (for a total of eighteen (18) or more years) may be substituted for a degree.]

Desired Certifications:

SAFe Agile Certification (Scaled Agile Framework)

AWS Certified Developer - Associate (for those with cloud-related responsibilities)

Syndeo: 3360

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.