Software Engineer

Swift•Herndon, VA

5h•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. 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 Herndon, VA.

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 Polygraph security clearance required

Nice To Haves

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

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