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Software Engineer

United StatesUnited States·McLean,Chantilly,Herndonfull-timemid
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Key Responsibilities

Analyzes functional business applications and design specifications for functional activities Develops codes, tests,

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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.

We're looking for a highly experienced Software Engineer to join a dynamic network and field engineering program. There are Software Engineer positions in McLean, VA, Herndon, VA, and Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities:
  • Analyzes functional business applications and design specifications for functional activities
  • Develops codes, tests, and debugs new software or enhancements to existing software
  • Performs maintenance on existing software products and contributes knowledge of business applications
  • Writes programs according to specifications needed
  • Works with technical staff to understand problems had with software and then resolve them
  • Resolves customer complaints and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements
  • Develops block diagrams and logic flow charts
  • Provides technical direction to programmers to ensure program deadlines are met
  • Software version control baseline documentation
  • Develop project schedules, timelines
  • Coordinate with Customer’s security elements for Project Certification and Accreditation
  • Experience with VPN technologies and protocols including IPSEC and SSL
  • Experience in authoring documents (reports, briefings, etc.,) to support customer missions.
  • Communicates with staff or clients to understand specific systems requirements
  • Provides advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes
  • Trains system users in system operation or maintenance
  • Researches, tests, and/or verifies proper functioning of software patches and fixes

Requirements:
  • 11+ years of relevant experience
  • BS in technical field or communications; experience can be substituted for degree
  • Open to potentially 10% OCONUS travel
  • Tactical Communications/equipment experience
  • Knowledge of how to access/use and manipulate client databases (assign actions, respond to messages, create and post messages)
  • General knowledge and familiarity of field activities and how the Customer supports these activities (policies, procedures, organization etc.)
  • Extensive knowledge of client communication and messaging systems
  • Knowledge of how to use client systems to submit and track supply and equipment orders.
  • Understanding of general field IT issues, and a general knowledge of the project management process.
  • Ability to perform calendar management for Customer leadership (serves as back-up when MS is out)
  • Knowledge of Customer mission areas (specifically operations)
  • Knowledge of Customer directorates and their areas of focus
  • Experience setting up meetings, creating agendas, arranging off-sites, and taking / publishing professional meeting minutes.
  • Experience ordering and shipping materials domestically and internationally
  • Knowledge and demonstrated use of MS Office Suite of tools (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access etc.)
  • Working level knowledge of web products, to include SharePoint (user level only), Wikis, Databases, etc.
  • US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required 

Desired Experience:
  • PMP certification
  • ITIL certification
  • Military Experience 
  • Experience as a Senior Operations and Technical Manager
  • Experience with domestic and overseas IT, Telecommunications, and Security
  • Knowledge of field communications
  • OCONUS Travel Experience
 
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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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Herndon, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

Posted
June 23, 2026
First seen
September 26, 2026
Last seen
September 27, 2026

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