Software Engineer II

Job Title: Software Engineer II

Location: Redmond, WA

Duration: Contract - 4+ months

Pay Range: $70/hr $78/hr (W2)

Job ID: 372523

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer II to join our team on-site in Redmond, WA. The role will influence documentation, processes, tooling integration, and customer relationships. Work will range from tool evaluation and integration to daily hands-on lab and infrastructure support. The engineer will leverage AI-assisted development tools, such as Claude Code, in personal workflows and drive adoption across the team. The role will coordinate internal resources, serve as a point of contact for assigned projects, and partner with leadership to provide guidance and ensure task ownership across team members.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, integrate, and support engineering tools and platforms, including AI-assisted development tools.
• Provide day-to-day hands-on lab and infrastructure support across Windows and Linux environments.
• Serve as point of contact for assigned projects and coordinate internal resources and schedules.
• Document processes, configurations, and runbooks and contribute to scalable operational practices.
• Leverage LLMs and AI/ML tools to improve engineering workflows and promote adoption across the team.
• Plan and design customer solutions and communicate technical information to non-experts.
• Run projects from initiation to completion and report progress to stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong technical background in software engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python. Experience with C++, Java, or Ruby is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code or similar).
• Experience with LLMs, AI/ML tools, and integration patterns.
• Experience with Linux distributions such as CentOS, Fedora, or Ubuntu and with Windows OS.
• Basic network troubleshooting skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including communicating technical information to non-experts.
• Experience planning and designing customer solutions and running projects end-to-end.
• Proactive work ethic with ability to learn and adapt to new environments.
• Typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.
• Ability to regularly lift 30 lbs and perform repetitive manual tasks.
• Ability to occasionally reach overhead and use a step stool for cable trays and racks.
• Ability to provide own vehicle transportation for travel between support sites.
• Experience level: 3-4 years.

Preferred Skills:

• 4+ years as a Systems Administrator (Windows and/or Linux).
• 2+ years of networking experience and troubleshooting; knowledge of switch CLI and commands.
• Proficiency with Claude Code, including skills, hooks, MCP servers, and multi-agent workflows.
• Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience building MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers or custom tool integrations.
• Experience installing and configuring Kubernetes, Docker, OpenCue, or Slurm.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science is an asset.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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