Software Engineer III – TS/SCI Poly

BCT LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive 401(k) Plan with 401k

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life/AD&D/Disability Coverage

Tuition/Training Reimbursement

Wellness Membership Program

Pet Adoption Program

Job summary

BCT LLC is seeking a Software Engineer III in Annapolis, MD with an active TS/SCI w/FS Poly. The role emphasizes testing for hardware/software within large data systems, Linux-based environments, scripting, and REST APIs.

You will design testing strategies, develop automated tests, and collaborate across teams to verify system requirements for HPC systems. Strong programming, database querying, and SAFe participation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 14+ years of experience or equivalent experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or C++.
• Comfortable with Linux/Unix command-line interface and scripting.
• Ability to develop test cases through analysis of system requirements.
• Extensive experience with the Linux CLI, understanding file systems, permissions, and process management.
• Proficiency in scripting languages for automation: Python, Bash, Perl.
• Strong expertise in database querying and data analysis; Splunk experience preferred.
• Understanding of REST APIs and their practical applications.
• Experience in Scrum or similar Agile framework.
• Experience with defect tracking and resolution processes.
• Experience with Git and version control; knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement testing scripts and strategies, to include automated test execution and data analysis.
• Review HPC system documentation, interpret system requirements, and develop code to test and validate that those requirements are being met.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and execute test plans for HPC systems.
• Independently test and validate HPC systems in accordance with test plans to ensure that system requirements are met.
• Participate in all SAFe activities, including planning meetings, daily stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives.
• Utilize Linux CLI and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) to troubleshoot hardware, execute tests, and automate testing processes.
• Develop complex database queries and analyze test data across various database platforms (Splunk, etc).
• Track, document, and report SW defects using defect tracking systems (JIRA, Confluence or similar).
• Contribute to the integration and testing of REST APIs related to hardware systems.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze system requirements and ensure that system verification standards are met.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Linux/Unix

REST APIs

Database querying

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Splunk

Kibana

Grafana

Git

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

BCT LLC is seeking a Software Engineer III in Annapolis, MD with an active TS/SCI w/FS Poly. The role emphasizes testing for hardware/software within large data systems, Linux-based environments, scripting, and REST APIs.

You will design testing strategies, develop automated tests, and collaborate across teams to verify system requirements for HPC systems. Strong programming, database querying, and SAFe participation are essential.