Nightwing seeking a highly skilled and experienced Business Application Architect to join our team in the Washington, DC metro area. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing business applications that align with our company's strategic objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of business processes, application architecture, and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to understand business needs and objectives.

Design and develop scalable and efficient business application architectures.

Lead the application development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.

Ensure the integration of new applications with existing systems and infrastructure.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.

Conduct regular reviews of existing application architectures and recommend improvements.

Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in application development and architecture.

Document application development processes, standards, and best practices.

Perform application maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in application architecture and development.

Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, .NET, SQL, and others.

Strong understanding of business processes and how to translate them into technical solutions.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong leadership and communication skills.

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.

Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman is preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

Certifications in ITIL, SAFe, Agile

Certifications in AWS and Azure

Knowledge in SaaS COTS tools

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation's most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world's most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

The salary range for this role is 130,000 USD - 272,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX 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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