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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer SME - **Company:** SWIFT - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $60,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Software Applications, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Relational Databases, Linux, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Github, Apache Hadoop, Monitoring of Systems, Apache Hive, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, Performance Tuning, Role-Based Access Control, Ansible, Secure Coding, Service Development Studio, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Cloud Platform System, Apache Yarn, System Availability, Apache Spark, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Gitlab, Git, Containerization, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Microservices - **Published:** July 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9042950/software-engineer-sme ## About the Role The ideal candidate has 10+ years of hands-on experience building and operating backend services, APIs, and microservices in Linux based environments. You will design and optimize core platform components, improve system reliability and performance, and contribute to the evolution of a cloud-based, containerized ecosystem. You'll collaborate with developers, data engineers, and platform teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient capabilities that enable data science, analytics, and AI/ML workloads. If you enjoy solving hard technical problems, working across the stack, and shaping the foundation of a high-profile platform, this role offers the impact and challenge you're looking for., * BS in Computer Science or equivalent * 10+ years of experience building and operating software applications or platform level systems. * Strong proficiency in all of the following technologies: Java, Ansible/Python, Postgres/MySQL/MariaDB, Linux, AWS * Hands-on experience with microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed system design. * Proficiency with SQL databases and data intensive application patterns. * Experience deploying and operating services in cloud environments (AWS or similar). * Strong experience with containers. * Proficiency with Git based repositories (GitLab, GitHub) and modern development workflows. * Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, testing, and secure coding practices. * US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required Desired Experience: * Familiarity with distributed data and streaming tools (Hadoop, Spark, Yarn, Hive, Trino). * Experience with data access control models such as RBAC and ABAC, including the Customer's Enterprise access control and entitlement management systems * Background supporting largescale, multitenant platforms or high availability systems. * Experience hardening systems to meet the highest accreditation or security compliance levels. * Familiarity with Ansible ## Description * Platform & Service Development: Design, build, and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices in a Java and Linux based environment. * System Architecture & Scaling: Contribute to the architecture of largescale, distributed systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and security. * Cloud & Deployment: Develop and deploy services in cloud environments. * Database Engineering: Work with relational databases to support high volume, data driven applications. * Containerization & Runtime: Build, optimize, and operate containerized services across the platform. * Monitoring & Optimization: Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, enhance system monitoring capabilities, and optimize system performance. ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)