Software Engineer - Backend

the-swift-group; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus $5,000

Job summary

The Swift Group, headquartered in Reston, VA, seeks an experienced Backend Software Engineer in Chantilly, VA to design and maintain scalable backend services and data platforms using Java/Spring Boot.

You will build RESTful APIs, model relational data, implement security, and drive tests, CI/CD, and cloud deployments in AWS. A TS/SCI with Polygraph and US citizenship are required for this role.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience accepted
• 10+ years of backend software development experience
• Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate
• Strong data modeling and relational database design skills
• Experience with Oracle RDS, RESTful APIs, and API security
• Experience with unit/integration testing and CI/CD tools
• Familiarity with Linux, Tomcat, Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, Swagger, and AWS

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot
• Model relational data via ERDs and optimize schemas on Oracle RDS
• Architect and secure RESTful endpoints; document APIs with Swagger
• Write unit and integration tests; maintain code quality and coverage
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Deploy and operate backend services in AWS with cost-conscious security considerations
• Collaborate with frontend, data, and platform teams to align architecture
• Document backend architectures, data models, and API contracts for scalability

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Hibernate

Oracle RDS

REST APIs

JUnit

JaCoCo

Gradle

Maven

Jenkins

AWS

CI/CD

Linux

Tomcat

Swagger

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Oracle RDS

Job description

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.

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.

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

Desired Experience:

• 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

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.

We are not working with outside staffing agencies to fill this position, and we will not be accepting unsolicited resumes. All inquiries must go through the recruiting team.