Software Engineer Skill Level 1 (SWE1)

Nyla Technology Solutions

• $182K — $215K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active security clearance at the TS/SCI polygraph level is mandatory.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience with 11+ years in software engineering.
  • 7+ years of professional software development experience required.
  • Proven track record in Agile software modernization and legacy system refactoring.
  • Strong consultative technical leadership and advisory skills are essential.
  • Experience with continuous integration and quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex application modernization efforts for legacy software systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve high-priority system challenges effectively.
  • Perform continuous maintenance and support for existing software applications.
  • Design innovative technical solutions to enhance operational performance.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop modernization roadmaps.
  • Implement software quality assurance practices within the development pipeline.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered to employees.
  • Participation in discretionary bonus programs available.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovative solutions.
  • Flexibility in adapting to dynamic project needs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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

We are seeking an experienced, consultative Senior Systems Modernization Software Engineer to drive complex application modernization initiatives. In this role, you will apply advanced technical expertise to solve intricate system challenges, optimize core software architectures, and deliver resilient software solutions within an Agile environment. Operating as both a lead engineer and trusted technical advisor, you will bridge legacy system capabilities with modern engineering frameworks-troubleshooting high-priority problem reports, performing continuous system maintenance, and designing innovative technical solutions that directly enhance operational performance across critical intelligence mission threads.

The annual base salary range for this role is $182,000-$215,000 (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

Agile Software Modernization: Extensive experience modernizing complex legacy software applications and refactoring architecture in iterative, Agile environments.

Full-Lifecycle Software Maintenance & Support: Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end software development, regular problem-solving, defect resolution, and continuous system maintenance.

Advanced Technical Problem-Solving: Ability to devise and implement creative, scalable solutions to complex technical challenges across distributed software systems.

Consultative Technical Leadership: Strong background acting as a subject matter expert, applying industry best practices, and advising stakeholders on software modernization roadmaps.

Continuous Integration & Quality Assurance: Experience establishing unit testing frameworks, debugging legacy codebases, and maintaining system stability through rigorous software delivery pipelines.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 7+ years of professional software development experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 11+ years of hands-on technical software engineering experience in lieu of a degree.

Desired Skills

Cloud & Containerization Migration: Experience re-platforming legacy software into cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure) or containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

Microservices & API Refactoring: Hands-on experience decomposing monolithic legacy applications into decoupled RESTful microservices.

DevSecOps Pipeline Integration: Familiarity integrating automated build, test, and deployment workflows via modern CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins).

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