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Nira Inc

Senior Software Engineer

Nira Inc, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107


NIRA Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our team in developing an innovative blockchain-based digital rights management application for a Department of Defense (DoD) customer. This cutting-edge solution addresses critical challenges in secure document access, data leak prevention, and distribution tracking within defense and research environments, ensuring continuous access control and data resilience.

Location:

DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) area

Travel:

Several site visits to the customer location (Northern VA) per month

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain software components for a blockchain-based digital rights management application, focusing on secure document authentication, access control, and data leak prevention.

Oversee the deployment of the application through the customer's DevSecOps pipeline, ensuring seamless integration and secure operation within their cloud environment.

Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve project goals efficiently.

Collaborate closely with the customer to identify business requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and effectively communicate the application's functionality.

Proactively identify and implement enhancements to improve the application's security, scalability, and performance, aligning with evolving project requirements and industry best practices.

Required Skills

Over 7 years of proven experience in software development with Java, demonstrating strong proficiency in building and maintaining robust applications

More than 3 years of experience developing system integration solutions using Web Services and data interchange formats such as XML and JSON.

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native architecture: Proficient in developing and deploying scalable, cloud-native applications using containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and microservices-based architectures. Skilled in leveraging cloud services to build secure, resilient, and highly available distributed systems.

Comprehensive understanding of PKI, including encryption, digital signatures, and certificate management.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Desired Skills

Familiarity with blockchain frameworks, particularly Hyperledger.

Experience designing intuitive, user-friendly interfaces.

Knowledge of advanced security paradigms: Proficient in Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) for enhanced data protection and access control in distributed systems.

Education and Citizenship Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field required; Master's Degree preferred.

US citizenship is required. Must be eligible for security clearance.

Benefits

NIRA offers a competitive compensation package, including:

Federal holidays and generous time off.

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.

Employer-paid life insurance and disability insurance.

Flexible spending account.

401(k) retirement plan with generous employer matching.

Join our team and contribute to groundbreaking technology that enhances national security while advancing your career in blockchain and secure software development.

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