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Windows Application Developer with Security Clearance

NightwingSterling, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 3, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Windows Application Developer role at Nightwing offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge cyber and intelligence missions, leveraging your expertise in C, C++, and Python to build robust Windows applications. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in low-level Windows systems development and a current TS/SCI with Poly clearance, making this a fantastic chance to advance your career in a dynamic and impactful environment. Apply now to join a team dedicated to solving complex technological challenges.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Sterling, VA, United States
Posted
1 week ago
C++Python

Job Description

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 experienced Windows Application Developers to support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of Windows-based software applications. The ideal candidates will possess strong expertise in low-level Windows systems development and demonstrate proficiency across multiple programming languages and development tools.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and debug Windows-based applications
  • Perform low-level systems development using Windows APIs
  • Develop and maintain software using C, C++, and Python
  • Utilize Visual Studio IDE and Windows SDK for application development
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and system issues
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project requirements
  • Ensure software solutions meet performance, security, and quality standards Required Qualifications
  • Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
  • Three (3) years of experience developing, testing, and debugging software in each of the following languages:
  • C
  • C++
  • Python
  • Three (3) years of demonstrated, in-depth experience developing, testing, and debugging software for Windows operating systems
  • Proven experience using:
  • Visual Studio IDE
  • Windows SDK
  • Demonstrated in-depth understanding of:
  • Windows low-level systems development
  • Windows APIs and system internals

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with multithreaded and performance-critical applications
  • Familiarity with Windows kernel concepts, memory management, and process/thread handling
  • Experience working in secure or regulated environments
  • Strong documentation and communication skills Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. Salary & Benefits
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. 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.

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