Software Engineer

Software EngineerThe 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.ResponsibilitiesDevelop a dashboard to monitor wireless and networked devicesCreate data collection and analytics tools using Python, Bash, or other scripting languagesLeverage Wireshark, Python, and Pyshark to ingest and analyze cellular network trafficDevelop and managed Docker container applications associated with various applications to include, but not limited to, video / RTSP stream applicationsBuild and deploy computer vision applications in Python for real-time object detection in images and video feedsProvide field support for the installation, fabrication, and deployment of various technical systemsConduct reverse engineering of commercial software for internal R&D purposesCollaborate with developers and data scientists to deliver software development supportDevelop and maintain offline AI tools such as Ollama with additional AI agentsRequirements5+ years of software engineering experienceBroad understanding of several programming languages (C++, C#, Java, Python, Node.js, SQL, JavaScript frameworks, etc.)Understanding of databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and/or OracleExperience in prototype developmentSelf-motivated and ability to think outside software standardsExperience with HTTP and HTTPS commercial software API hooksExperience with Docker or other containerization toolsExpertise with Linux/Windows operating systemsExperience with installation and maintenance of video analytics and sensor platformsVirtualization experience with VirtualBox or VMwareBasic understanding of networksUnderstanding of, or a willingness to learn, network analysis and wireless data protocols including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, TPMS, and RFID using tools such as Wireshark and PysharkUS citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance requiredDesired ExperienceAutomate infrastructure and operational tasks by developing playbooks and scripts within the Ansible frameworkConfigure and administer internal networks, including PF Sense firewalls, to manage multi-device environments composed of servers, workstations, and surveillance camerasDeploy, manage, and optimize Windows and Linux servers, supporting specialized software such as OpenALPR, Rank One, BriefCam, and Axis Camera StationExperience with Ansible and PF Sense network managementExperience with Linux/Windows systems administrationDo 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.