Applications Dev & Test - Software Development Engineer 3

Job Title: Applications Dev & Test - Software Development Engineer 3

Location: Redmond, WA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

Duration: 6 months+

Pay Range: $70 - 75/hr. (W2)

Job ID: 372272

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 Development Engineer 3, Build and Release to join our Production Technology team supporting shared infrastructure and middleware for multiple titles. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in large-scale build systems, CI/CD, and content pipelines for game development and a proven ability to stabilize, optimize, and scale build and deployment workflows to ensure fast, reliable development cycles.

Top 3 hard skills:

1.CI/CD systems experience - Hands‑on experience building and/or working with CI/CD pipelines that support large‑scale software or game development (5-7 years).

2.Scalable infrastructure systems - Experience designing and supporting large‑scale infrastructure systems for enterprise or game development environments (5-7 years).

3.Programming & scripting languages - Strong experience with C# and PowerShell (both required), plus general scripting languages (5-7 years).

Responsibilities:

• Execute hands-on implementation across CI/CD systems and development pipelines to improve reliability and performance.
• Maintain and scale shared build infrastructure and middleware supporting multiple game titles.
• Diagnose, triage, and resolve build failures, pipeline bottlenecks, and integration issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support remote development workflows and content delivery.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency with CI/CD tooling and scripting for large-scale build systems in game development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize build stability, speed, and scalability.
• Clear communication and teamwork abilities to support cross-functional and partner engagements.
• Experience supporting production pipelines across multiple concurrent development schedules.

Preferred Skills:

• Background with large-scale game build systems and content pipeline tooling.
• Experience supporting external partners in remote or hybrid environments.

Explain a typical day in the role.:

Build Systems Execution

* Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and build configurations

* Debug and resolve build failures, breakages, and inconsistencies

* Optimize build performance, caching, and parallelization

* Support branching, merging, and release workflows

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Pipeline & Tooling Support

* Implement and maintain asset and data pipelines

* Support tooling used by engineering, art, and design teams

* Troubleshoot pipeline issues impacting developer workflows

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Stability & Reliability

* Monitor and improve build reliability and success rates

* Identify and fix systemic pipeline issues

* Improve logging, diagnostics, and debuggability

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Collaboration

* Work with full-time engineers, DevOps, and the Technical Architect

* Execute against well-defined tasks and priorities

* Provide clear updates on progress, blockers, and risks

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.

Role Logistics

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week. Overtime requires prior approval.
• Work model: Hybrid, 3 days onsite at Redmond Town Center B6.
• Equipment: Supplier-provided equipment and software.
• Assessment: Take-home assignment followed by two 45-minute rounds if advanced.

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.

Interested? Apply Now!

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