Technical Requirements Systems Engineer (Annapolis Junction, MD)

Shield Consulting Solutions; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions seeks a Technical Requirements Systems Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD, requiring Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph. Telework: 1 day per week.

You will collaborate with the Product Owner and stakeholders to plan, design, and implement a mission-critical system, while working with the Task Lead, Scrum Master, system engineers, and developers to enable sprint execution and reviews. The role emphasizes eliciting and documenting functional and technical requirements, and

Qualifications

• Experience with Java or JavaScript frameworks and RESTful microservices.
• Cloud-based architecture and deployment (AWS).
• Experience eliciting and documenting functional and technical requirements.
• Agile software development methodologies and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, design, and implementation of a mission-critical system.
• Collaborate with Product Owner and stakeholders to define requirements.
• Facilitate sprint execution, functional testing, and sprint reviews/demos with the team.

Skills

Java / JavaScript frameworks

RESTful microservices

AWS / Cloud

Agile methodologies

Jira & Confluence

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Technical Requirements Systems Engineer (Annapolis Junction, MD)

Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: 1 day/wk

Job Description

• Assist with overseeing the planning, design, and implementation of a mission‑critical system.
• Candidates should be passionate about collaboratively solving challenging problems and have a track record of delivering high‑quality solutions.
• Candidates will work closely with the Product Owner and stakeholders to perform workflow/business process engineering, functional requirements gathering, and technical requirements definition.
• Candidates will work closely with the Task Lead, Scrum Master, System Engineers, and Developers to facilitate sprint execution, functional testing, and sprint reviews/demos.

Required Experience

• Familiarity with software development using Java or JavaScript frameworks, RESTful microservices, and Cloud‑based architecture and deployment (Amazon Web Services).
• Proven experience in working collaboratively to elicit and document functional and technical requirements.
• Acting as an expert liaison between customers and the development team, including managing customer expectations.
• Comprehending and articulating intricate technical details to various audiences.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Desired Experience

• Coordinating the design and development of AI‑driven solutions from conception to deployment, ensuring seamless integration with the existing software architecture.
• Serving as a key technical liaison, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, including system engineers, software developers, and domain experts; effectively presenting and articulating recommended AI approaches, discussing the tradeoffs and implications of different implementations with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Staying current with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning, continuously seeking opportunities to apply new technologies and methodologies to improve existing systems and solve complex problems.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer‑paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full time position.