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About Swingtech

Swingtech delivers innovative Information Technology and Professional Support services to a diverse range of clients across the federal and intelligence communities. With over 15 years of trusted experience as a systems integrator, we apply agile methodologies and deep industry insight to help our customers achieve greater efficiency, compliance, and cost savings. At Swingtech, we're committed to excellence and long-term success for our clients and our team.

Computer Systems Engineer / Architect
(SME - Microsoft .NET Application Architecture)
Enterprise Information System Modernization & Operations
Onsite - Washington, DC (Telework opportunities, and off-site/remote development are permissible with prior approval)

Important Notice:
Applicants must be able to commute to Washington, DC and must possess an active Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) clearance. Candidates who do not meet both requirements will not be considered.

Position Overview

The Computer Systems Engineer / Architect (SME) will be responsible for interpreting complex business and technical requirements and designing, developing, and implementing application systems and components supporting a mission-critical federal information system and its associated sub-applications. This role ensures that application architectures, system components, and integrations are implemented in accordance with approved technical requirements, configuration management standards, and federal security and accessibility policies.

The Computer Systems Engineer / Architect provides senior-level technical leadership across the full software development life cycle (SDLC), including requirements interpretation, application design, development, testing, deployment, and operational support within continuous integration, test, and production environments. All work is performed within client-approved secure environments and in compliance with federal security, IT governance, and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

The Computer Systems Engineer / Architect will be responsible for:
• Interpreting complex business and technical requirements and translating them into application architectures and system designs.
• Designing, developing, and implementing application systems and components using Microsoft development tools, including .NET and MVC frameworks.
• Supporting and modernizing Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) system components, reporting functions, and invoicing/payment functionalities.
• Providing technical leadership for application development and modernization efforts across continuous integration, test, and production environments.
• Designing and implementing application integrations, including system-to-system data exchanges and scheduling functionality.
• Supporting data migration and application framework unification activities in coordination with database administrators and system administrators.
• Ensuring all application changes are documented and coordinated in accordance with configuration management, version control, and change control standards.
• Participating in Change Control Board (CCB) activities and supporting the technical analysis of approved change requests, including providing level-of-effort (LOE) estimates.
• Performing and supporting software testing activities, including unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, and production release validation.
• Ensuring all software promoted to production is fully tested and approved prior to deployment.
• Ensuring developed applications comply with Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Developing and maintaining technical documentation, including source code documentation, user guides, and design artifacts.
• Supporting the development of Software Design Documents (SDDs), System Requirements Specifications (SRS), and traceability matrices.
• Providing technical input into application architecture decisions, development standards, and system enhancement initiatives.
• Supporting user acceptance testing (UAT) activities in coordination with subject matter experts and program leadership.
• Coordinating with system administrators and database administrators to ensure application compatibility and operational readiness.
• Supporting operational maintenance, defect resolution, and reliability improvements for existing application components.

Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• At least 8-10 years of experience interpreting complex requirements and designing, developing, and implementing application systems and components using Microsoft development tools (.NET, MVC).
• Demonstrated experience supporting mission-critical or enterprise-scale federal information systems.
• Experience designing and developing Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) systems or similar transactional platforms.
• Experience supporting full SDLC activities, including requirements analysis, application design, development, testing, deployment, and operational support.
• Working knowledge of configuration management, version control, and change control processes.
• Experience performing software testing, including regression testing and production release validation.
• Experience supporting application integration and data migration activities.
• Familiarity with federal information system documentation requirements, including SDDs, SRS, and traceability matrices.
• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility requirements for electronic and information technology (EIT) systems.
• Strong technical documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, system administrators, database administrators, and government stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Clearance / Suitability
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess an active Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Must be eligible for access to sensitive government systems and facilities in accordance with federal security requirements.

BENEFITS SUMMARY
• 15 PTO days.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Medical Insurance - 3 options available (including HSA with $600 employer contribution).
• Dental Insurance - No age limit for orthodonture.
• Vision Insurance - In-network and out-of-network coverage.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability - 100% premium supported.
• Life Insurance and AD&D - 100% premium supported.
• Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Critical Care and Accident Insurance.
• Pet Insurance through Nationwide.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) - Enrollment from day one with 4% company deferral.
• $1,500 Annual Training Budget.
• $1,500 Referral Bonus.
• Eligibility for annual merit and discretionary bonuses.
• Flexible work arrangements.