Software Engineer (Hybrid)

Swift Software; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan + 401k matching

Job summary

Swift Software in the United States–Virginia region seeks an experienced software engineer to design, develop, test, and support secure financial messaging systems. You will analyze requirements, prepare specifications, and contribute to feasibility studies while mentoring junior colleagues.

The role emphasizes performance tuning, CI/CD compliance, and collaboration across cross‑functional teams. The position requires 1–4 years in C/C++, Linux scripting (KSH/Python/Perl), and PL/SQL with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 1 to 4 years of C/C++ experience.
• 1 to 4 years of Linux (RHEL) scripting with KSH, Python, or Perl.
• Oracle PL/SQL programming with ability to write efficient SQL.
• Develop code using C++, Boost, gRPC, Tuxedo, Multithreading, PL/SQL, Unix/Linux, Python and XML.
• Preferred: performance tuning of applications/databases on Linux (RHEL).
• Ensure compliance with security policies, coding standards, and CI/CD.
• Support test environment setup and unit tests; assist QA and production.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, install and support programs/systems in line with requirements.
• Analyze requirements and develop recommendations on the systems approach.
• Prepare specifications, codes, tests, acceptance criteria, and timelines.
• Study technical feasibility and estimates of proposed solutions.
• Analyze problems and provide solutions to senior team members.
• Provide technical assistance and mentorship to colleagues.
• Develop and maintain user documentation and present to customers.
• Provide timing estimates to the project lead and adjust timelines as needed.

Skills

C/C++

Linux scripting

PL/SQL

Multithreading

gRPC

Unix/Linux

Python

XML

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

KSH

Unix

Job description

ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions. Swift is unable to sponsor an employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

About the Role

What to Expect: In this role you will:

• Design, develop, test, install and support programs/systems in line with agreed requirements
• Assist with the analysis of requirements and the development of recommendations as to the systems approach to follow
• Prepare specifications, codes, tests, results, acceptance criteria, time frames, etc.
• Prepare and study the technical feasibility and estimates of the proposed systems solutions
• Analyze the problems, develop and propose solutions to more senior team members
• Provide technical assistance to other Swift colleagues and provide mentorship to more junior team members in their daily work
• Develop and maintain user documentation and prepare and give presentations to customers on systems
• Provide timing/scheduling estimates to project lead and propose corrective actions to timelines when vital

What will make you successful:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 1 to 4 years of C/C++ experience
• 1 to 4 years of Linux (RHEL) Scripting with one of the following: KSH, Python, Perl
• Oracle PL/SQL programming with ability to write efficient SQL’s
• Develop code using technologies including but not limited to C++, Boost, gRPC, Tuxedo, Multithreading, PL/SQL, Unix, Linux, Python and XML

Preferred Qualifications:

• Performance tuning of applications/ databases on Linux (RHEL) systems
• Ensure compliance with Swift security policies, coding standards, development and release methodologies (CM as well as CI/CD)
• Support set-up of test environment, write unit test driver, functional drivers
• Chip into the integration team, QA and production as vital

The estimated salary range for a new hire in this position in Virginia is $82,361.00 USD Annual MINIMUM to $152,955.00 USD Annual MAXIMUM. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Our compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity for all employee’s contingent on personal and company performance.

• Our generous benefits program includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families, and retirement plan plus matching 401k.

More About Us

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact [e-mail] or indicate this in your application. Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity). All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification. Swift doesn’t stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now. Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value — every instant of every day, in almost every country. We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the global financial world. So, what you do at Swift has real impact too — an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us. Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you’ll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world. Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You’ll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment. At Swift we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact that matters. And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day.