Software Engineer
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Salary$50k – $290k
LocationAnnapolis Junction, MD, Annapolis Junction, United States
Typefull-time
DepartmentBuy
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedFeb 5, 2026 · 9mo ago
Verified live2d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Feb 5, 202671% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
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0+ years of Software Engineering experience (Level 0)
3+ years of Software Engineering experience (Level 1)
5+ years of Software Engineering experience (Level 2)
8+ years of Software Engineering experience (Level 3)
12+ years of Software Engineering experience (Level 4)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline (Level 0)
Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer engineering or related field (Level 1-4)
2 years of work experience in SIGINT, IA, or IT domains (Level 2)
3 years of work experience in SIGINT, IA, or IT domains (Level 3)
5 years of work experience in SIGINT, IA, or IT domains (Level 4)
A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required
4 years of software engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree (Level 0)
An additional 4 years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree (Level 1-4)
Benefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Financial
Retirement
Education
Time off
About the company
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.
About the role
Swift is seeking a Software Engineer (SWE) to join our growing team in Annapolis Junction, MD.
In this role, you will support the design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of enterprise application messaging and authorization services in a mission-critical environment. This role supports capabilities that enable the secure derivation, transfer, and sharing of tools and information across multiple security domains and Communities of Interest (COIs), connecting users and systems worldwide.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working on complex software systems, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams, and contributing to both new development and sustainment efforts in a secure environment.
Responsibilities:
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Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems supporting enterprise messaging and authorization services.
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Implement software capabilities based on documented requirements, including translating system-level needs into component-level designs.
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Support planning, execution, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities across the full software lifecycle.
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Perform software reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure adherence to design requirements.
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Document test procedures and results in accordance with program standards and engineering best practices.
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Troubleshoot and resolve software problem reports, defects, and integration issues.
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Apply appropriate software development and design methodologies aligned to the environment (Agile, iterative development, or structured SDLC as required).
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Provide input to system design decisions, including:
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hardware/software trade-offs
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reuse of existing software components
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integration of COTS/GOTS solutions in place of new development
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Collaborate with systems engineers, network engineers, security personnel, and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet operational and security requirements.
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Support the deployment and sustainment of services across distributed environments supporting users worldwide.
Requirements:
Level 0:
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0+ years of Software Engineering experience. Detailed Description of Experience: Min 0 Years
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. 4 years of software engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree, for a total of 4 years’ experience.
Level 1:
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3+ years of Software Engineering experience. Detailed Description of Experience: Min 3 Years
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Bachelor’s Degree or higher in computer engineering or in a field related to computer engineering or computer science disciplines. An additional 4 years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree, for a total of 7 years
Level 2:
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5+ years of Software Engineering experience. Detailed Description of Experience: Min 5 Years
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Bachelor’s Degree or higher in computer engineering or in a field related to computer engineering or computer science disciplines. 4 years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree, for a total of 9 years.
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2 years of work experience in the SIGINT, IA, or IT domains
Level 3:
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8+ years of Software Engineering experience. Detailed Description of Experience: Min 8 Years
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Bachelor’s Degree or higher in computer engineering or in a field related to computer engineering or computer science disciplines. An additional 4 years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree, for a total of 12 years
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3 years of work experience in the SIGINT, IA, or IT domains
Level 4:
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12+ years of Software Engineering experience. Detailed Description of Experience: Min 12 Years
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Bachelor’s Degree or higher in computer engineering or in a field related to computer engineering or computer science disciplines. An additional 4 years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree, for a total of 16 years
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5 years of work experience in the SIGINT, IA, or IT domains
Security Clearance:
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A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.
Legal
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.
Benefits
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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