Software Engineer/Data Manager (ID)

BCT-LLC is seeking a Software Engineer/Data Manager. The ideal candidate must possess an active TS/SCI w/Poly. This position is located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

A career at BCT-LLC says you want to contribute and make a difference to something larger than yourself where success results from the dedication our team members have in building success for our customers and their mission.

If you are seeking a meaningful work experience along with a workplace culture that thrives on teamwork, we invite you to explore this career opportunity to join us.

Position Description

The Software Engineer/Data Manager shall be responsible for the design, development, and sustainment of an end-to-end processing platform that provides downstream systems with aggregated analytic results and allows end-users the ability to query, visualize, and analyze event data from multiple data sources.

-AND-shall possess the following capabilities:

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Write or review software and system documentation.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
• Software development using languages such as C, C++, Python, Ruby, Perl, JavaScript, etc.
• Has experience with agile development processes.
• Has experience with source code control systems, such as Git.
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project.
• Design and development of relational and non-relational database applications.
• Use of orchestration frameworks such as Spring and Kafka.
• Familiarization with queue management systems
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
• Develop and execute test procedures for software components.
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards and conferring with users or system engineers; analyzing systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigating problem areas.
• Modify existing software to adapt to new hardware or to improve its performance
• Design, develop, and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design decisions
• Java development using the Eclipse IDE (Integrated Development Environment).
• Development of Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) applications
• Experience using collaboration and software development tools (ie. Atlassian).
• Software development using continuous integration practices
• Experience with container technologies (ie. Docker).
• Unix shell scripting
• Development of event driven or data driven analytics

• Development of cloud-based solutions and technologies.
• Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints. Perform quality control on team products.
• Recommend and implement suggestions for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project.
• Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces.
• Coordinate software installation on a system and monitor performance to ensure operational specifications are met.
• Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects.

• Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams.
• Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering.
• Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software.
• Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance.

Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

OR

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity

OR

Nine (9) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Position Required Skills

• Experience using the Linux CLI
• Experience with Bash/Python scripting
• Experience developing Java applications in a Linux environment
• Experience developing with the Spring framework including Spring Boot
• Demonstrated experience processing Big Data
• Experience with Web development, HTTP, and REST services
• Experience with NoSQL technologies such as Elasticsearch and Accumulo
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
• Experience with CI/CD principles, concepts, best practices and tools such as Jenkins and GitLab CI

Position Desired Skills

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool suite (Jira, Confluence)
• Experience with Git Version Control System
• Experience with Test-driven development

Why BCT

BCT-LLC offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Independent 401(k) and Investment Advisory Services
• BCT-Funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage paid 100% by BCT
• Disability Coverage paid 100% by BCT
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition/Training Reimbursement
• Mentor Program
• Gym reimbursement program $70.00 per month ($840 per year)
• Reimbursement for pet adoptions through 501c3 nonprofits, $300 per calendar year
• STEM Scholarship. BCT provides a $500 scholarship opportunity offered annually for one employee or intern or the child of an employee enrolled in an undergraduate program concentrating on a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) discipline. BCT leadership will announce an annual call for essays to compete for this scholarship.
• Jacquelyn Tate Memorial Scholarship Opportunity. BCT provides a $1,000 scholarship annually for one employee or child enrolled in an undergraduate program in memory of our founding President, Jacquelyn Tate. BCT leadership communicates an annual call for essays to compete for this scholarship with an award date of August 12 each year.

Who is BCT?

BCT, LLC is a woman-owned small business founded in 2006. Since then, BCT has worked tirelessly to construct a foundation laser-focused on its core values of Humility, Respect, Integrity, Loyalty, Kindness, Gratitude, Innovation, and Initiative. In mobilizing these values, BCT has delivered exceptional service to its valued customers and seeks to maintain that reputation at each step. Headquartered in Annapolis Junction, MD, they serve customers throughout the DMV and beyond. With a combined 70 years of experience directly supporting the missions of National Security, BCT's leadership knows their business better than most. Employees find themselves highly supported by a dedicated and available home-office team and leadership whose focus is their employees' success and happiness. In short, BCT does a small business like none other - check out the difference!

BCT LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All facets of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based solely on merit & business need. Candidates and Employees will never be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.