Software Engineer - Backend

Swift•Chantilly, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We’re looking for a highly experienced Backend Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain robust, mission-critical backend services and data platforms. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, large-scale distributed systems, brings deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot, and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and maintainable backend architectures that power high-profile analytical platforms. This position is located in Chantilly, VA.

Requirements

BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
10+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on backend systems development
Demonstrated hands-on experience with Java-based backend frameworks, including Spring Boot and Hibernate
Strong understanding of data modeling and relational database design principles, including experience designing ERDs
Experience with Oracle Relational Database Services (RDS)
Experience creating RESTful APIs, including designing endpoints, handling requests and responses, and implementing API security measures
Experience with unit testing and integration testing using JUnit and other testing frameworks; familiarity with code coverage tools such as JaCoCo
Experience with servlet containers such as Tomcat
Proficiency working in Linux-based environments and with shell scripting
Experience with automated build, test, and deployment technologies such as Gradle, Maven, and Jenkins
Experience with API documentation tools such as Swagger
Experience with cloud-based technologies, including AWS
Experience utilizing CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with or implementing serverless architectures such as AWS Lambda and related serverless technologies
Experience designing and implementing microservices architecture with a focus on scalability and maintainability
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
Experience with additional backend frameworks or languages such as Node.js or Python
Experience with AWS services such as EKS or Step Functions

Responsibilities

Service Design & Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable, production-grade backend services and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot, with a strong emphasis on performance, maintainability, and security.
Data Modeling & Database Engineering: Design and implement relational data models and Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs); develop, optimize, and maintain schemas and queries against Oracle RDS and other relational database systems.
API Design & Security: Architect and implement RESTful API endpoints, including request and response handling, versioning, and API security measures; produce and maintain API documentation using tools such as Swagger.
Testing & Code Quality: Write and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests using JUnit and related frameworks; enforce code coverage standards using tools such as JaCoCo; participate in code reviews and uphold engineering quality across the backend codebase.
Build, Deploy & Automation: Develop and maintain automated build, test, and deployment pipelines using Gradle, Maven, and Jenkins; contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements and infrastructure-as-code practices.
Cloud & Infrastructure: Design and deploy backend services in cloud environments, with a focus on AWS; apply best practices for cloud-native architecture, security, and cost efficiency.
Agile Delivery: Work within Agile development frameworks; participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and iterative delivery cycles to meet mission-driven deadlines.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with frontend engineers, platform teams, database administrators, and mission stakeholders to define integration contracts, shared service patterns, and system architecture decisions.
Technical Documentation: Produce clear and thorough technical documentation for backend services, data models, API contracts, and architecture decisions to support team scalability and knowledge transfer.