The Swift Group

Software Engineer

The Swift Group
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3 hours ago
McLean, VA, USAMid Level

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain modern web applications and backend services using JavaScript, React, Node.js, and Python.
  • Build, deploy, and manage scalable AWS applications using EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, API Gateway, and CloudFormation.
  • Create responsive, accessible, and performant user interfaces with React and modern frontend tooling.
  • Maintain CI/CD pipelines, Docker containerized deployments, Kubernetes orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
  • Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to deliver well-scoped, high-quality features.
  • Participate in and lead code reviews, promote engineering best practices, and provide technical guidance to teammates.
  • Apply secure coding, secret management, and AWS IAM best practices.
  • Maintain technical documentation in Confluence and manage work items in Jira.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • At least 3 years of professional software engineering experience designing and delivering production applications.
  • Strong proficiency with JavaScript, React, Node.js, Python, and AWS cloud development.
  • Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and working with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar databases.
  • Proficiency with Git-based workflows and repository platforms such as GitHub or GitLab.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and IAM.
  • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, testing strategies, and Agile/Scrum development practices.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.
  • US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance are required.

Benefits

  • Onsite work arrangement in McLean, VA.
  • A $5,000 employee referral bonus is paid at the referred hire’s 90-day mark.
The Swift Group

About The Swift Group

51-200 employees
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