Application Developer

Nightwing•Sterling, VA

About The Position

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 looking for an experienced Application Developer with expertise in Java, Python, SQL, and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building custom applications for scanning, digitization, and document processing while integrating with high-volume scanning hardware such as IBML scanners. This role requires knowledge of NARA (National Archives and Records Administration) and FADGI (Federal Agencies Digital Guidelines Initiative) compliance standards for digital preservation and document management.

Requirements

Proven experience in leading application development from ideation to deployment.
Proficiency in Java, Python, and SQL for backend development and data processing.
Hands-on experience with OCR technologies (e.g., Tesseract, ABBYY, OpenText).
Experience in developing and integrating document scanning solutions.
Knowledge of IBML scanners and experience in hardware/software integration.
Familiarity with NARA and FADGI compliance requirements for document digitization.
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and software integration best practices.
Experience with image processing techniques and document classification.
Ability to troubleshoot and debug software and hardware-related issues.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
TS/SCI with Polygraph Required day 1

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud-based document storage solutions.
Knowledge of machine learning techniques for document classification and data extraction.
Familiarity with enterprise content management (ECM) systems.
Experience working with government or archival institutions.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain custom applications for document scanning, digitization, and data extraction.
Implement OCR solutions to extract and process text from scanned documents.
Develop and optimize SQL databases to store, retrieve, and manage digitized content efficiently.
Integrate and configure IBML scanners and other scanning hardware to ensure smooth document processing workflows.
Ensure compliance with NARA and FADGI standards for document digitization and preservation.
Develop APIs and software components for seamless integration with enterprise systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware integration issues related to scanning and OCR processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, document management, and compliance, to ensure project success.
Write and maintain technical documentation for application workflows, integrations, and compliance procedures.
Optimize and enhance application performance, ensuring scalability and security.