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Software Engineer

The Swift Group
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McLean, VA, USA
Sep 21, 2026
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.

Swift is looking for an experienced Software Engineer who thrives on building scalable, cloud-native applications and delivering high-impact solutions. The engineer will have a broad, modern technical skill set to join a dynamic team working on mission-critical systems. The position is in McLean, VA.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain modern web applications and backend services using JavaScript, React, Node.js, and Python across the full software development lifecycle.
  • Build, deploy, and manage applications in AWS, leveraging services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, API Gateway, and CloudFormation to deliver scalable and resilient solutions.
  • Build responsive, accessible, and performant user interfaces using React and modern frontend tooling, with a focus on user experience and maintainability.
  • Contribute to and maintain CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code practices to support reliable software delivery.
  • Work closely with engineers and stakeholders in an agile environment to deliver well-scoped features on time and of high quality.
  • Participate in and lead code reviews, promote engineering best practices, and help level up teammates through knowledge sharing and technical guidance.
  • Incorporate security best practices into application design and development, including secure coding standards, secret management, and IAM policies within AWS environments.
  • Maintain clear technical documentation in Confluence and manage work items in Jira to support transparency and team alignment throughout the development process.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience designing and delivering production applications.
  • Strong proficiency in the following technologies: JavaScript, React, Node.js, Python, and AWS cloud development.
  • Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and working with relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar).
  • Proficiency with Git-based workflows and code repository platforms such as GitHub or GitLab, including branching strategies and pull request processes.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services including but not limited to EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and IAM.
  • Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
  • Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals including testing strategies, version control, and Agile/Scrum development practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required 
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.

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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 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. 

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TS/SCI
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