
Software Engineer
Nightwing
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Sterling • Tennessee • Virginia • United States
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Provide remote support for Java-based web applications within a microservices architecture, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance of deployed systems in the customer space.
- Serve as the first line of response for operational software issues, performing root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of incidents.
- Mobilize off-site technical resources if additional expertise is required.
- Collaborate with the customer and Nightwing technical teams to integrate software solutions with legacy systems and third-party platforms while meeting stringent security requirements.
- Support database operations and optimization for systems leveraging MySQL and PostgreSQL, ensuring efficient data flow and scalability.
- Develop and maintain software enhancements, including new functionality, bug fixes, and performance improvements, for Red Hat Enterprise Linux-based platforms.
- Perform testing, deployment, and monitoring tasks across virtualization platforms like Microsoft Hypervisor and cloud solutions from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
- Document technical issues, resolutions, and ongoing system health updates to ensure effective communication with the customer and Nightwing stakeholders.
Requirements
- Ability to pass full background investigation.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field OR equivalent work experience.
- 3+ years of software engineering experience, including hands-on development, integration, and operational troubleshooting support.
- Proficiency in developing Java web applications and integrating systems within microservices architectures.
- Experience with databases like MongoDB and MariaDB, including configuration and query optimization.
- Familiarity with RabbitMQ for message queueing in distributed systems.
- Understanding of Linux-based environments, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux, with the ability to perform troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Experience with cloud services from providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including deployment and monitoring of cloud applications.
- Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., Microsoft Hypervisor) for system management and enhancement.
- Familiarity using Python, Bash, and Ansible for automation, scripting, and integration tasks.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with cross-functional teams, and remote development resources.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage
- 401k plan
- PTO
- Holidays
- Additional insurance options
- Opportunities to work closely with both seasoned engineers and the customer, ensuring constant technical growth and professional development.
- Multiple Education Benefits and opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Javamicroservices architectureMySQLPostgreSQLRed Hat Enterprise LinuxMongoDBMariaDBRabbitMQPythonBash
Soft Skills
communicationtroubleshootingcollaborationroot cause analysisproblem solvingdocumentationcustomer interactionteamworkorganizational skillsremote support
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Software Engineeringequivalent work experience