Software Engineer

the-swift-group; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Swift is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join a modernization program in Herndon, VA, providing direct mission support. The role focuses on designing and developing enterprise web applications and integrating diverse IT capabilities across Civilian, Defense, and IC customers.

Candidates should have strong experience with Angular and Java, experience in SCRUM/Lean Agile, and a willingness to work in a dispersed team. US citizenship and TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Angular and Java in a modern software program.
• Ability to work in a dispersed team using Lean Agile practices.
• Experience with SCRUM and peer QA activities.
• Familiarity with GIT and Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with web service design and database interfaces (JDBC/ODBC).
• Knowledge of Linux environments and software lifecycle practices.
• Ability to translate system requirements into rich interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering and programmatic support to projects and infrastructure support activities
• Designs and develops enterprise applications in a web environment
• Develops, creates, and modifies general computer applications software or specialized utility programs
• Analyzes user needs and develops software solutions
• Designs or customizes software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency
• Analyzes and designs databases within an application area, coordinating database development as part of a team
• May manage websites including design, development, deployment, and maintenance activities as well as performance of testing and QA of websites and web applications
• Applies knowledge and provides guidance to all phases of the software development lifecycle
• Analyzes user/business needs and functionality to plan and design software systems to meet those needs
• Creates advanced models and diagrams that show programmers the software code needed for an application
• Provides analysis for reports on software project specifications, activities, or status

Skills

Angular

Java

SCRUM/Lean Agile

QA

Git

Jenkins

Web services design

CI/CD

DevOps

Linux

Requirements analysis

JDBC/ODBC

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Terraform

Puppet

AWS

Job description

Swift 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.

Swift is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join a dynamic modernization program in Herndon, VA involving direct support to the mission.

Responsibilities:

• Provides engineering and programmatic support to projects and infrastructure support activities
• Designs and develops enterprise applications in a web environment
• Develops, creates, and modifies general computer applications software or specialized utility programs
• Analyzes user needs and develops software solutions
• Designs or customizes software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency
• Analyzes and designs databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team
• May manage websites including design, development, deployment, and maintenance activities as well as performance of testing and QA of websites and web applications
• Applies knowledge and provides guidance to all phases of the software development lifecycle
• Analyzes user/business needs and functionality to plan and design software systems to meet those needs
• Creates advanced models and diagrams that show programmers the software code needed for an application
• Provides analysis for reports on software project specifications, activities, or status

Requirements:

• Experience with Angular
• Experience with Java
• Willing to develop and implement solutions in a dispersed team environment
• Experience working on a SCRUM team supporting Lean Agile Framework
• Experience conducting routine QA activities such as peer reviews
• Experience with GIT and Jenkins
• Experience with webservice design and development
• Experience with continuous integration, test automation, and DevOps
• Familiar with Linux environments
• Experience translating system requirements from both formal and informal requirements into complex application interfaces
• Knowledge of Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), Open Database Connectivity (ODBC), or direct database interfaces
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience:

• Experience implementing micro services (preferably micro frontend)
• Government customer architecture/engineering board experience
• Experience implementing AWS cloud solutions
• Experience with automated CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with distributed data architectures
• Experience discussing technical topics with non-technical people
• Puppet module development and Terraform development
• Hands-on experience with Web Services (REST and SOAP)

Do you know anyone for this position, or other positions open at The Swift Group? We offer a $5,000 bonus for any referral candidate we hire, paid out at the new hire’s 90-day mark.