Software Engineer

the-swift-group; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Swift Group in Reston, VA is seeking a Software Engineer to join our high-performing team on a dynamic program. The ideal candidate thrives in a modern development environment and has deep Java experience across the full software lifecycle.

You will design, develop, and deliver robust Java-based solutions that leverage Spring, RESTful APIs, and microservices, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, Agile setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3–8 years of relevant experience for mid-level; more for senior levels.
• DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (e.g., Security+).
• Strong Java and modern libraries (Spring, Guava).
• Experience with RESTful services, microservices, and API design.
• Linux-based development, Git/Maven/Nexus knowledge.
• Agile methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• US citizenship and ability to obtain clearance; hybrid office schedule.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based applications using Spring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build RESTful services and microservices.
• Troubleshoot in complex distributed systems and ensure quality across lifecycle.
• Participate in planning, development, testing, and deployment activities.
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies and maintain software documentation with Git, Maven, Nexus.

Skills

Java

Spring

RESTful services

Microservices

Linux

OOP

Git

Maven

Nexus

Agile

Security+

AWS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Maven

Nexus

Confluence

JIRA

Docker

Kubernetes

NiFi

Kafka

Elasticsearch

Job description

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.

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our high-performing team on a dynamic program. The ideal candidate thrives in a modern development environment, brings a deep understanding of Java-based systems, and is comfortable working across the full software lifecycle. They will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of robust software solutions and will work on complex systems that leverage microservices architectures, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native technologies.

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