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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Developer - C++ (Hybrid) - **Company:** SWIFT - **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $101,303.0 - $188,135.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, Systems Engineering, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Concurrency Controls, Continuous Integration, Data Security, Serialization, Data Structures, Relational Databases, Database Schema, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Memory Management, Fault Tolerance, Protocol Buffers, Python (Programming Language), Routing, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Oracle SQL Developer, Package Management Systems, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Secure Coding, Service Discovery, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, TCP/IP, Data Processing, Multithreading, Scripting, Transport Layer Security, Load Balancing, Delivery Pipeline, Indexer, Firewalls (Computer Science), Gitlab, Data Layers, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Low Latency, Deployment Automation, Restful APIs, Grpc, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://swift.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Join-Swift/job/Manassas-United-States/Senior-Software-Developer----C---and-or-Java-_2026-16017 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or related field * 5-10 years hands-on experience in C++ (C++11/14/17) * Strong object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms and design patterns * Experience with multithreading, concurrency controls, memory management and high throughput applications * Proficient in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, functions, triggers, indexing and performance tuning. * Experience designing scalable relational schemas * Hands-on experience with gRPC (Protocol Buffers), RESTful API's, microservices frameworks * Understanding of message serialization, secure communication, and service orchestrations * Proficient in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environment * Knowledge of Linux tools, system services, package management and OS tuning * Understanding of fundamental networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, SSL/TLS) * Strong experience in Bash scripting * Optional but valuable: Python for automation, data processing or integration tasks * Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and debugging ability * Excellent written and verbal communication skills suitable for technical and non-technical audiences * Ability to work in an Agile development environment * Self-driven, accountable, and capable of driving solutions end-to-end * Ability to mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing Preferred Skills: * Exposure to FINTECH transaction systems, clearing/settlement platforms or financial messaging * Experience in performance engineering, low-latency optimization or high-frequency transaction environments * Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Podman), CI/CD systems (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps) ## Description The Senior C++ Software Developer plays a key role in designing, developing, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance financial applications and distributed systems used within modern FINTECH environments. The role requires strong software engineering expertise in C++, deep understanding of SQL databases (Oracle preferred), and hands-on experience with communication protocols such as gRPC and RESTful APIs. Swift is unable to sponsor an employment authorization for this position now or in the future. What to Expect: In this role you will: Software Design & Development * Architect, design, and develop scalable, performant and fault-tolerant FINTECH applications using C++ * Implement high-quality code adhering to secure coding standards, low-latency design patterns and best engineering practices * Develop services and components that integrate via gRPC, REST API's and internal messaging frameworks * Experience working on containerized applications in docker, podman , kubernetes or OCP * Optimize application performance, memory usage and latency for real-time transaction processing systems Database Engineering & Data Layer Integration * Design and maintain database schemas, stored procedures, and SQL queries for Oracle or other enterprise-grade RDBMS systems * Ensure efficient data access patterns, indexing strategy and query optimization * Work with large and high-throughput datasets relevant to financial transaction flows Systems Engineering & Platform Responsibilities * Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot applications running on RHEL-based systems * Monitor system health, tune OS/network parameters for high-availability environments, and troubleshoot production incidents * Collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure smooth deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools Networking & Communication Protocols * Work with transport and application-layer networking concepts (TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, load balancing, service discovery) * Develop and maintain microservices and distributed components using gRPC and RESTful API's * Ensure secure, compliant and efficient communication flows in financial transaction ecosystems Automation, Scripting & Tooling * Build automation scripts, deployment tools, log parsers, and monitoring utilities using Bash and optionally Python * Create CI/CD improvements, automate service rollout procedures, and support environment consistency Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication * Partner with Product Owners, QA teams, DevOps, Security, and Business Analysts to deliver high-quality releases * Produce clear technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks * Participate in technical reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers * Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, risks, and design considerations * Conduct performance tests to ensure applications handle high efficiency flawlessly * Collaborate closely with multi-functional teams to efficiently implement solutions * Expand test automation and help to ensure quality in different test environments ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Exploring the Power of gRPC-Gateway for Writing RESTful Services](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2072-exploring-the-power-of-grpc-gateway-for-writing-restful-services) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Boosting OpenSearch Performance: gRPC Search in Action](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1964-boosting-opensearch-performance-grpc-search-in-action) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [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) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [The 10 C++ programming questions to expect in an interview](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/50-the-10-c-programming-questions-to-expect-in-an-interview) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)