Software Engineer 2

The Swift Group

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Annapolis Junction, MD Hanover, MD on site Until 8/21/2026 14+ years exp First posted May 25, 2026 Last posted May 25, 2026
Job description
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.

Swift is seeking Software Engineers to design, develop, test, deploy, document, maintain, and enhance complex software systems supporting a secure, large-scale, multi-tenant Linux computing environment. These systems include high-performance compute platforms, distributed data processing pipelines, workflow orchestration services, operational data flows, and full-stack web applications that manage access to enterprise resources. Work may involve processing-intensive analytics, automation tooling, containerized microservices, real-time systems, data repositories, and platform integrations. Engineers work independently or as part of Agile teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable software solutions supporting mission-critical workloads.

The Software Engineer Level 2 Core Responsibilities:
  • Experience with developing or working with software in a LINUX environment
  • Experience with C++ and Java programming languages
  • Experience with the following scripting languages, including Shell, JavaScript, Bash, or Python
  • Experience in network programming, including socket development or IP based applications
  • Experience with Git
  • Exposure to Docker  

Qualification:
  • Bachelor's degree and 14+ years of experience with software engineering
  • 19+ years of experience with software engineering in lieu of a degree
  • US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance required
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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. 

About this role

Summary

Design, develop, test, maintain, and enhance complex software systems supporting secure environments.

Job title

Software Engineer 2

Experience level

19+ years or 14+ years with degree

Minimum experience

14+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Annapolis Junction, MD; Hanover, MD, no remote work allowed.

Salary

$50k–$290k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

linuxc++javashelljavascriptbashpythonsocket programminggitdocker

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

linuxc++javascriptingnetwork programming
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

On-site City

Hanover, MD 21076, USA

On-site City