SWIFT Developer

Job Title: SWIFT Developer Location: Reston, VA- Hybrid Employment Type: Contract Duration: 12+ Months
About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.
Job Description:Your future duties and responsibilities
We are seeking a skilled and motivated SWIFT Developer to join our technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for engineering, maintaining, and supporting SWIFT technologies and related infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and efficient messaging systems, contribute to cloud migration efforts, and support middleware platforms. This position requires a strong foundation in Unix/Linux systems, cloud technologies, and agile methodologies

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

2+ years of relevant experience
Hands-on experience with SWIFT products such as Alliance Cloud, Alliance Access, Alliance Gateway, and Alliance Web Platform
Proficient in Unix/Linux system administration and troubleshooting
Strong understanding of cloud computing and experience migrating on-premise infrastructure to cloud environments
Familiarity with middleware and messaging platforms like IBM MQ and AWS SQS/SNS
Proficient in Python, with experience in object-oriented programming
Solid grasp of REST APIs, XML, and SQL
Comfortable working in agile development environments using tools like JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint
Strong problem-solving skills, especially in identifying and resolving system errors
Ability to write, debug, and maintain code in relevant programming languages
Skilled in using Excel for data analysis and reporting

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Employment Practices:
EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant
VLink is an equal opportunity employer. At VLink, we are committed to embracing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. VLink does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, or discharge, will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, performance, and business needs.