Software Jobs in Herndon, VA (Now Hiring) — 649 open — Page 26
The Swift Group, LLC
Software Engineer SME
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
Senior+
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, …
Sr Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services, AWS Federal Financials
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
$154k–$208k/yr
Senior+$35B raised
Do you like helping customers implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems? Do you have experience helping groups understand application architectures and migration approaches, and the skil…
Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Security Data Engineering
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
Mid level$35B raised
If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and are interested in pushing the boundaries of what's possible with big data, cloud computing, and security analytics, Amazon Security Platform Engineering is the pl…
Delivery Consultant, National Security (NatSec) Professional Services (ProServe), WWPS ProServe
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
$131k–$178k/yr
Mid level$35B raised
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. This is a hands-on technical role that requires an advanced s…
Computer Security Incident Report Analyst with TS/SCI Clearance [Salesforce National Security]
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$111k–$122k/yr
Mid level$25B raised
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This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The Amazon Web Services Professional Services (ProServe) team is seeking an e…
Skills: Cloud Architecture, AWS Service Suite, Python, Java, SQL
Account Executive – Navy & Marine Corps, DoW, US FED
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
$70k–$123k/yr
Mid level$35B raised
How would you like to build the AWS Cloud Computing business for the United States Navy and Marine Corps? Would you like to be part of a team focused on cloud transformation and adoption of Amazon Web Services by engagin…
Skills: Cloud Computing, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Federal Sales, Technical Value Proposition
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This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. What We Need AWS Professional Services is looking for a Delivery Consultant with hands-on cloud …
Company Description Since 2006, MAXISIQ has advanced the state of Cyber RDT&E by bringing together industry expertise in software, hardware, communications and security, and leveraging decades of operational experience t…
We’re on the lookout for the curious, those who think big and want to define the world of tomorrow. At Amazon, you will grow into the high impact person you know you’re ready to be. Every day will be filled with exciting…
Skills: Distributed Systems, System Design, Object Oriented Design, C#, C++
Senior Software Development Engineer, Engagement Security
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$168k–$227k/yr
Senior$35B raised
AWS Engagement Security (EngSec) enables AWS colleagues and partners who work on behalf of AWS to meet AWS's high security bar when working with the public and our customers. We seek a Senior Software Development Enginee…
Skills: Distributed Systems, Software Architecture, AI/ML Workloads, Large Language Models, Automation Tooling
Full-Stack Linux Cyber Application Developer, Lead
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$87k–$198k/yr
Senior+$3.0B raised
Full-Stack Linux Cyber Application Developer, Lead The Opportunity: As a full-stack developer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast, agile environment. If you’re looking for the chance …
Skills: Python, JavaScript, Linux, Agile Methodology, Full-Stack Development
This position can reside in Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C. Do you like helping customers implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems? Would you like to do this using the latest cloud …
Skills: Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Presentation, Web Services Development, Security Best Practices, Infrastructure Design
Software Engineer, Mid The Opportunity: As a software engineer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast, agile environment. If you’re looking for the chance to not just develop software, b…
Skills: Java, JEE, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, REST API
The Amazon Web Services Professional Services (ProServe) team is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Engagement Manager (EM) to join our team and lead the delivery of complex cloud solution projects. In this role you …
Sr. Solutions Architect WWPS, AWS WWPS Civilian SA - VAR
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
$154k–$208k/yr
Senior+$35B raised
Would you like to own driving AWS cloud computing adoption and solutions with Department of Energy Labs in the Western United States? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a highly motivated Solutions Architect to hel…
Skills: Cloud Computing, Enterprise Architecture, Security Compliance, Technical Presentation, Web Services Development
Lab Development Engineer, Dedicated Cloud Training
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
$118k–$160k/yr
Mid level$35B raised
The Dedicated Cloud Training team is looking for a customer-obsessed, detail-oriented Lab Development Engineer to develop hands-on training labs and automation solutions to support the Curriculum Development team. As a L…
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States · On-site
$104k–$166k/yr
Senior
Responsibilities Peraton Labs is seeking a Senior Analytics & Visualization Engineer to support the BNATCS CTO DCC (Digital Command Center) team to design and develop decision-support dashboards that transform complex pr…
Penetration Tester The Opportunity: Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors in systems and networks, develop exploits, and engineer attack methodologies. Apply advanced advis…
Skills: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Analysis, Exploit Development, Linux, Windows
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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 53d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain backend services and microservices for a mission-critical data science platform. Optimize system reliability, performance, and security within a cloud-based, containerized ecosystem.
Requirements
Requires a BS in Computer Science and over 10 years of experience in software application or platform development. Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance and proficiency in Java, AWS, and Linux.
Full 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.
We’re looking for a highly experienced platform Software Engineer to help build, scale, and maintain a mission critical data science platform used by thousands of users. This role is deeply technical and ideal for someone who thrives in complex distributed environments, understands modern cloud native architectures, and brings strong engineering discipline to largescale systems.
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.
The location of this job is Herndon, VA.
Responsibilities:
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.
Requirements:
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
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.
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.
Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers, across the country and around the globe.
Offices: 12100 Sunset Hills Rd, 310, Reston, VA 20190, US
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Software jobs in Herndon, VA pay?
Based on 521 listings with disclosed salaries, most software jobs in Herndon, VA pay between $104k–$213k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
How many Software jobs are open in Herndon, VA right now?
There are currently 649 open software positions in Herndon, VA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Which companies are hiring for Software roles in Herndon, VA?
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Are there remote or hybrid Software jobs in Herndon, VA?
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