Sr Software Engineer

Sr Software Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Sr Software Engineer for a opportunity in Reston, VA!

Position Title: Sr Software Engineer

Location: Reston, VA

Anticipated Start Date: 08/18

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6+ months contract + Renewable

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>=40 HRS WEEKLY) [CONTRACT], [HYBRID]

Pay Range: $50 - $55/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer - Microservices will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance microservices that support the organization's core platforms and applications. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, secure, and efficient solutions aligned with both business and technical objectives.

Skills:
* Proven experience in developing and deploying production grade Microservice implementations
* Design and implement scalable, resilient, high performing, optimized and secure microservices using modern frameworks and technologies.
* Lead the software development lifecycle from architecture and design through implementation, testing, and deployment.
* Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers to define and refine technical requirements.
* Ensure high code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and adherence to best practices.
* Deep experience with AWS services (EC2, ECS, Batch, ALB, API Gateway, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, EFS, etc.)
* Proficiency with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Knowledge of one or more of the following:
Python, Java, Node.js. Some C++ knowledge is very much needed
* Experience in handling/processing large data across XML, JSON and Parquet formats would be beneficial.
* Experience in using Coding Assistants like GHCP is required
* Experience with CI platform like GitLab required
* Experience in infrastructure automation using Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools

Education/Work Experience:

* Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
* Professional certification(s) desired 10+ years software development experience across the appropriate platform
* Solid IT background and experience.
* Experience as a Senior Developer for projects similar in scope and responsibility

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords:

Java, Python, Microservices

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 241466 when responding to this ad.