Software Engineer

The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

Are you passionate about developing software applications, contributing to scalable systems, and applying modern development practices in cloud environments? We’re looking for a high-performing Software Engineer who thrives in a cloud-first environment and is excited to support mission-critical applications in a dynamic setting.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in full-stack development, scripting, and collaborating with end users and partners across the community. You will play a key role in shaping and maintaining a high-profile, large-scale data science platform that supports thousands of users. You will design, build, and deploy solutions tailored to the unique requirements of data scientists and key partners, enabling advanced analytics and decision-making. Additionally, you will lead efforts to transition legacy data science environments to modern operating systems, enhancing security, efficiency, and scalability.

We’re a team that values collaboration, innovation, and curiosity. If you’re a builder who loves solving complex technical problems and is always looking to grow your skill set, this is the role for you. The location of this job is Reston, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications for multiple environments on AWS infrastructure
• Build, upgrade, and transition platform-managed containerized services
• Monitor application and system health, and troubleshoot and resolve software issues
• Provide system expertise to assist with security accreditation activities
• Work in close coordination with DevOps engineers to automate builds, deployments, and scaling processes
• Support legacy system modernization through software refactoring and containerization

Requirements:

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent
• 10+ years of relevant experience working in at least one of the following cloud environments (AWS preferred, Google Compute Environment, Azure or others)
• Strong technical programming experience with Java
• Proficiency in Linux including scripting (Bash, Python) and service management (cron, systemd)
• Experience with deployment automation and continuous integration tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar
• Experience with code repositories and build/development pipelines, using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, Maven, or Nexus.
• Hands-on experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Mesos, or Marathon)
• Knowledge of SQL and relational database technologies (PostgreSQL, MySQL, RDS)
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience:

• Experience with distributed databases and streaming tools (Hadoop, Spark, Yarn, Hive, Trino)
• Experience with Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) technologies
• Experience with data access control, specifically Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
• Familiarity with data science platforms (Anaconda, Jupyter, NiFi)
• Experience with Python, C#, or similar languages will be beneficial
• Knowledge of modern web development frameworks (Node.js, React, Angular)
• Experience developing and maintaining complex systems that involves integrating open-source and GOTS software

Do you know anyone for this position, or other positions open at The Swift Group? We offer a $5,000 bonus for any referral candidate we hire, paid out at the new hire’s 90-day mark. 

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The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are 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, or any other protected class.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates. 

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.