Software Engineer

The Swift Group, LLC; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 49,996 - 290,004; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a developer in Columbia, MD. The role involves designing and maintaining Java applications, collaborating on RESTful services, and utilizing Agile methodologies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Computer Science and relevant experience, alongside a Secret clearance and compliance certification. Comprehensive benefits are provided, and a flexible hybrid work model is available.

Qualifications

• US citizenship and an active Secret clearance required.
• Must have DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (e.g. Security+).
• Mid-level candidates: 3-8 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for web services integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in complex distributed systems.

Skills

Java

RESTful web services

Agile methodologies

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Maven

Nexus

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Locations: Columbia, MD; Augusta, GA

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based applications using modern frameworks such as Spring
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and integrate RESTful web services and microservices solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in complex distributed systems
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle including planning, development, testing, and deployment
• Contribute to Agile development activities including daily standups, sprint planning, and more
• Develop and maintain software documentation and configuration using tools like Git, Maven, and Nexus

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Mid-level candidates: 3-8 years of relevant experience
• Senior-level candidates: 9-13 years of relevant experience
• SME-level candidates: 14+ years of relevant experience
• Proficient in Java and modern Java libraries/frameworks (e.g., Spring, Guava)
• Strong experience with RESTful web services, microservices architecture, and enterprise API design
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
• Experience developing in Linux-based environments
• Familiarity with configuration and build tools such as Git, Maven, and Nexus
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and associated toolsets (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (e.g. Security+)
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our office. However, flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule
• US citizenship and an active Secret clearance; will accept higher clearance such as Top Secret, TS/SCI, and/or TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Desired Experience

• Experience with distributed data platforms and streaming tools (e.g., NiFi, Kafka)
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with NoSQL databases and full-text search engines (e.g., MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Solr)
• Scripting proficiency (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Exposure to Big Data platforms and secure data processing architectures

Onsite

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 and Benefits

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.