Developer/Systems Engineer -- Java

ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value - across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value - a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value - across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organization can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value - a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

*Please Note Swift is unable to sponsor an employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Responsibilities

What to expect:

• Conduct requirements analysis for new features, enhancements, and supportability improvements.
• Produce and maintain solution papers, design documents, and technical specifications.
• Participate in design discussions and conduct design/code walkthrough meetings.
• Develop, maintain, and support Java-based backend services and application components.
• Implement and maintain integrations with Oracle database systems, including SQL and PL/SQL components.
• Contribute to cryptographic and security-related functionality and enhancements.
• Investigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Contribute to new feature development as well as maintenance and enhancement of existing software systems.
• Maintain adherence to Swift's security guidelines and coding standards.
• Adhere to Swift's reference architecture and design principles.
• Follow Swift's development and release methodologies (CM/CI/CD).
• Perform performance analysis, identify reliability and performance issues, and implement improvements.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• University degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in software development and maintenance of enterprise applications.

Required Technical Skills

• Proven hands-on development experience with Java and object-oriented design principles.
• Experience developing and maintaining backend services and enterprise applications.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle databases, including SQL and PL/SQL development.
• Experience with application integration patterns, REST APIs, and web services.
• Familiarity with cryptographic and security-related technologies and concepts.
• Experience troubleshooting complex production issues and performing root cause analysis.
• Experience developing and supporting applications on Linux platforms.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools such as Jenkins, JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket/GIT.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle, testing practices, and release processes.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Experience working on business-critical, highly available software systems.
• Knowledge of security technologies such as PKI, TLS, encryption, digital signatures, and related cryptographic concepts.
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization of Java applications.
• Understanding of XML technologies, schemas, and message processing.
• Familiarity with Oracle performance tuning and database optimization.
• Exposure to financial services, secure messaging systems, or Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) initiatives.

Soft Skills

• Adaptability and responsiveness to change.
• Accountability for delivering results.
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Quality orientation and attention to detail.
• Team orientation and collaboration skills.

What We Offer

• A generous range of benefits, including 100% company-paid Medical/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k) matching.
• Excellent training and career development opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• 4 weeks of paid vacation and 12 public holidays.
• A friendly, professional, and stable working environment where one can grow in their career.
• Company functions and community outreach programs.
• Swift is unable to sponsor an employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

The estimated salary range for a new hire in this position in Virginia is $82,000USD Annual MINIMUM to $115,000 USD Annual MAXIMUM. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Our compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity for all employee’s contingent on personal and company performance. Our generous benefits program includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families, and retirement plan plus matching 401k.

What we offer

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals - like you - with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact [email protected] or indicate this in your application.

Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity).

All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.