Senior IT Software Developer
Manassas, VA

Job Description

SWIFT provides the platform, messaging, standards, and products & services to over 10.500 customers in 215 countries and territories.

Our employees are the foundation of this success.

SWIFT has an unique corporate mindset, where diversity, personal development and networking are actively encouraged. And we think you'll like our office culture, built around the way we work to achieve a healthier work/life balance.

If you want to be part of our dynamic, multi-cultural institution with over 2400 employees of 75 nationalities, in 26 offices worldwide, then explore the vast opportunities, rewards and internationally competitive packages that we are waiting for you here at SWIFT.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will be Senior IT software developer - Design, develop, integrate third party components, test, install and support programs/systems;

* Develop and maintain technical documentation and prepare and give presentations to customers on systems. Where appropriate, write system documentation and operating procedures;
* Analyze detailed system factors: input/output requirements, information flow, hardware/software requirements, kernel settings, etc…;


* Participate in the definition and implementation of software components;


* Prepare operating procedures;


* Collaborate with colleagues as a team to develop high quality products for customers;


* Support the delivered software and become part of a 'Center of Expertise' problem solving team



Qualifications

Education:

* Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other technical degree.


* Equivalent work experience considered.



Technical skills:

Seeking a candidate with strong programming skills using any of the following: Java, C, C++, PL, PLSQL and have exposure to Unix environments (Linux, Unix, red hat ect).

The candidate should have had relevant exposure to the development of highly scalable, resilient and secure software.



Experience in any of the below skills is desirable:

* OO programming techniques, Design Patterns, C++ techniques (memory management, multi-processing, multithreading, clustering), shell scripting (Korn-shell, PERL, TCL), static and dynamic libraries
* C/C++ compilers, linkers, debuggers, profilers. - Java knowledge is an asset. - Exposure to various OS platforms: Windows, UNIX (Oracle Solaris, AIX, HPUX), Linux (RedHat), common development on multi-platform and VM environment. IPC and kernel settings management.


* Network protocols: TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, HTTP/S, UDP, SNMP. - Communication middleware: Web technologies (Web Services, SOAP), IBM WebSphere MQ is an asset


* XML, parsing methods, XML schema, XSLT, XPath. - Database technologies (Oracle).


* Security technologies: PKI, HMAC, AES, digest algorithms, SSL, hardware tokens, HSM.


* Software development environments and tools: Configuration Management (ClearCase), Integrated Development Environment (Visual Studio or Eclipse), Change Management.


* Familiarity with development and integration using SWIFT Interfaces products for SWIFTNet InterAct, FileAct, FIN and SWIFTNet Browse is a strong asset.

Soft skills

* Adaptability and responsiveness to change
* Take accountability for delivering results


* Strong communication skills (both written and oral)


* Planning and organizing
* Quality orientation


* Team orientation



What we offer

SWIFT Manassas is one of two offices in the Virginia area, located a short drive from Washington DC. Over 200 employees enjoy a busy social calendar with events throughout the year, as well as being heavily involved in charitable work, with partners such as United Way, Toys for Tots and more.

We offer:

* Competitive salary and bonus with exceptional benefits /100% company paid Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
* 401(k) matching
* Excellent training and career development opportunities
* Career Advancement
* 4 weeks paid vacation & 12 Public Holidays
* Friendly, professional, stable working environment where one can grow in their career
* Company Functions & Community Outreach Programs

SWIFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer