Software Engineer

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.

We are looking for a  Software Engineer to join a dynamic program providing unique technology expertise to multiple mission areas across software development, data engineering, technical integration, network engineering, and quick reaction development. The technical work is hands-on, lab discovery focused, and multi-disciplinary. The work location is the Tidewater region of Virginia.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain dashboards using Node.js and Node-RED to monitor data from wireless sensors including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, TPMS, and RFID devices


• Create data collection and analytics tools using Python and Bash scripting to support sensor workflows


• Leverage Wireshark, Python, and Pyshark to ingest and analyze cellular network traffic


• Automate infrastructure and operational tasks by developing playbooks and scripts within the Ansible framework


• Configure and administer internal networks, including PF Sense firewalls, to manage multi-device environments composed of servers, workstations, and surveillance cameras


• Deploy, manage, and optimize Windows and Linux servers, supporting specialized software such as OpenALPR, Rank One, BriefCam, and Axis Camera Station


• Design and manage Docker containers for scalable ingestion and correlation of sensor metadata, facial recognition data, and license plate detections


• Build and deploy computer vision applications in Python for real-time object detection in images and video feeds


• Provide field support for the installation, fabrication, and deployment of various technical systems


• Conduct reverse engineering of commercial software for internal R&D purposes


• Collaborate with developers and data scientists to deliver software development support

Requirements: 

• 5+ years of software engineering experience


• Broad understanding of several programming languages (C++, C#, Java, Python, Node.js, SQL, Rust, etc.)


• Understanding of databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and/or Oracle


• Experience with Docker, Ansible, and PF Sense for containerization, automation, and secure network configuration


• Experience with Linux/Windows server administration, including installation and maintenance of video analytics and sensor platforms


• Virtualization experience with VirtualBox or VMware


• Basic understanding of networks


• Understanding of network analysis and wireless data protocols including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, TPMS, and RFID using tools such as Wireshark and Pyshark


• 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.

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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.