Full-Time

Senior Software Developer

NextGen Federal Systems

NextGen Federal Systems

201-500 employees

Federal IT solutions, software, cyber security

No salary listed

Aberdeen, MD, USA

Hybrid

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
Bash
Python
JavaScript
Git
Java
Gradle
Docker
C#
JIRA
REST APIs
C/C++
Android Development
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • Bachelors in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field 3-5+ years of experience in developing software. Flexible, contingent on proficiencies and experience
  • Experience with DevOps tools (Gitlab, Jira, Nexus, Artifactory, etc.)
  • Experience with Git version control
  • Basic knowledge of hardware terminology
  • In-depth knowledge and hands on development experience with Android, Java/ JavaScript , C, C++, C# etc.
  • Experience with Gradle
  • Knowledgeable in scripting languages such as Bash, Python
  • Experience with Docker
  • Experience with database and cloud architecture
  • Experience with Linux
  • Experience with developing and using APIs
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and implement robust prototypes and production-ready solutions, encompassing application software, tooling software, web applications, and embedded Linux applications to address customer and program needs.
  • Participate in comprehensive software and systems testing, ensuring reliable interaction among various software modules and with associated systems.
  • Analyze, troubleshoot, and solve complex engineering problems, effectively integrating solutions using commercially available, open-source, and internally developed software to satisfy requirements within DoD and Open Architecture Software Frameworks.
  • Develop and maintain automated documentation generation pipelines, implement unit testing strategies, and perform coverage analysis to assure high-quality and verifiable software deliverables.
  • Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams while also managing independent work streams; communicate technical concepts clearly in both verbal and written formats for stakeholders at all levels.
  • Provide expert insight into software architecture, particularly as it concerns integration with or operation on classified systems and platforms.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working in an Agile environment
  • Experience working with software defined radios such as Nett Warrior, Trellisware, or MPU5s
  • Experience with Kubernetes or similar container orchestration tools
  • Knowledge of networking/security including but not limited to IPv6, VLANs, virtual networking, intrusion detection systems, and general networking security practices
  • Demonstrated proficiency or ability to learn to develop new CI/CD pipelines for building, testing, and deploying software
  • Demonstrated proficiency or ability to learn about DoD air and space systems
  • Experience with Kibana and ElasticSearch
  • Experience with NVIDIA Cuda tool kit
  • Experience with Linux Kernel development/ modification
NextGen Federal Systems

NextGen Federal Systems

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NextGen Federal Systems provides IT solutions and services to the DoD, federal government, and commercial clients. It combines services and solution development in software development, R&D, enterprise IT systems engineering, and cyber security and data management, using agile, mature processes to deliver working systems. The company differentiates itself with a defense/government domain focus, ISO 9001 and CMMI Level 3 certifications, and a mixed services/solutions model that emphasizes cost-effective delivery. Its goal is to help analysts and warfighters meet mission needs by delivering reliable, secure, and scalable IT solutions while managing internal costs.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Morgantown, West Virginia

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 Air Force awarded NextGen up to $14.1 million for BIFROST AI integration.
  • March 2026 CBP AMO work reached $46.86 million, expanding beyond narrow R&D wins.
  • January 2025 NGA eMTI and DARPA Space-WATCH validate repeatable defense-intelligence technical credibility.

What critics are saying

  • August 2026 Army MAPS protest named NextGen; award timing stays uncertain until September 2026.
  • Revenue depends on federal task orders; one procurement delay can hit utilization immediately.
  • If DARPA, Air Force, or CBP awards stall, NextGen loses its entire growth engine.

What makes NextGen Federal Systems unique

  • January 2025 DARPA Space-WATCH gave NextGen first prime space-domain contract.
  • March 2026 GSA named NextGen a HUBZone contractor through February 2037.
  • Ansys partnership strengthens defense-and-intelligence services delivery for mission-specific simulation and ML work.

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Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

9%
Intelligence Community News
Jan 14th, 2025
NextGen secures DARPA Space-WATCH contract

On January 12, NextGen Federal Systems (NextGen) announced the award of its first prime contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the Space-domain Wide Area Tracking and Characterization (Space-WATCH) program.

WV News
Jul 23rd, 2024
Morgantown, West Virginia's NextGen joins forces with Ansys as a services partner

By partnering with Ansys, NextGen Federal Systems enhances its ability to deliver innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client, officials said.

NextGen Federal Systems
Jul 23rd, 2024
NextGen Joins Forces with Ansys as a Services Partner

This collaboration formally establishes NextGen as a trusted services partner for Ansys' Defense and Intelligence market.

WV News
Nov 17th, 2023
NextGen awarded 618th AOC operational analysis support contract

NextGen awarded 618th AOC operational analysis support contract.

NextGen Federal Systems
Nov 9th, 2023
NextGen Awarded 618th AOC Operational Analysis Support Contract

Through this effort, NextGen will collaborate closely with the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and directorates within the 618th AOC to facilitate the development of requirements, business rules, and metrics to capture and analyze data in light of system changes or deficiencies.