Junior Software Developer - (C++ and/or Java) Hybrid

SWIFT•Manassas, VA

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions. We are looking for a Junior Software Developer (C++ and/or Java) who excels at creating an exceptional user experience to join our team for New Project Initiatives like Relationship Management and Smart Securities. You will have a unique opportunity to expand your reach in terms of knowledge and network and to build your expertise through SWIFT’s global platform. Swift is unable to sponsor an employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field
2-4 years of experience
Basic proficiency in C++ and/or Java , including OOP concepts and debugging fundamentals
Familiarity with IDEs ( IntelliJ , Eclipse , VS Code ) and version control tools (Git)
Working knowledge of SQL , ability to create and run basic queries and joins
Exposure to Oracle or similar RDBMS environments
Basic understanding of APIs , particularly REST
Willingness to learn gRPC and associated serialization concepts (Protocol Buffers)
Hands-on exposure to Linux (RHEL) command line
Understanding of basic networking concepts (ping, traceroute, IPs, ports, certificates)
Basic competence in Bash scripting
Strong willingness to learn and ability to absorb feedback effectively
Effective communication skills for working with cross-functional teams
Analytical mindset with a problem-solving attitude
Ownership and curiosity toward understanding the broader FINTECH domain
Team player with the ability to follow guidance from senior engineers

Nice To Haves

Python knowledge is a plus.
Python exposure is advantageous but not mandatory

Responsibilities

Contribute to the implementation of software modules using C++ and/or Java under supervision
Write clean, maintainable code following internal coding standards and review feedback loops
Assist in debugging, unit testing, and improving existing modules across FINTECH systems
Work with Oracle SQL to write simple queries, update records and assist in performance validation
Support senior engineers in maintaining database tables, stored procedures and data models
Assist in configuring and maintaining applications on RHEL Linux environments
Support deployment workflows, basic log analysis, and application restarts
Learn to troubleshoot environment issues and escalate incidents appropriately
Gain hands-on exposure to RESTful APIs and gRPC service interactions
Understand basic networking concepts such as TCP/IP , ports, firewalls and SSL/TLS fundamentals
Write small automation scripts using Bash ; Python knowledge is a plus.
Support automation efforts for build pipelines, environment setup and system checks
Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning and code reviews
Work closely with senior developers to understand solution architecture and design rationale
Document your tasks, contribute to technical notes, and maintain internal knowledge bases