Software Engineer

Software Engineer

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

Position Title: Software Engineer

Location: Reston, VA

Anticipated Start Date: 08/21/2025

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

Expected Duration: 12 months contract

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY) [CONTRACT], [ONSITE]

Pay Range: $49.39/hr. - $50.85/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:

• Strategic initiatives are designed to modernize core systems, enhance security, and improve operational resilience. It consists of four key subprojects: Autosys Migration: Replaces the legacy job scheduler with a modern orchestration tool to support scalability and DevOps integration. Vulnerability Management: Introduces automated tools to detect and fix security vulnerabilities in software dependencies. Java Upgrade Framework: Automates the migration of applications to newer Java versions, reducing manual effort and ensuring compatibility. Resiliency Test Automation: Enables automated and scheduled execution of resiliency tests to ensure system robustness and reliability. Python, Java and AI/ML skills If not approved, the project team will not be able to meet the deliverables on time.

Desired:

• Demonstrable experience with python packaging and dependency management, including pip, setup.py, and pyproject.toml
• Demonstrable experience with AWS services (ECS, Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS)
• Demonstrable experience with building HTTP-based APIs with FastAPI or Flask
• Demonstrable experience with calling HTTP-based services via requests
• Exposure to MCP.
• Exposure to Lang Chain.

• Application Developer performs high complex (i.e. system level applications) analysis, design, development and unit testing of software applications from user requirements and design documents.
• The candidate also resolves defects encountered during various testing cycles.

Skills:

• Proficiency with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Solid knowledge of the programming language(s), application server, database server and/or architecture of the system being developed
• Solid understanding of current programming languages and employs any/all of these languages to solve the business needs of FNM's internal customers
• Knowledge of one or more of the following: J2EE, Java, EJB, ASP, PowerBuilder, C, C++, SQL, CGI, Windows, NT, Visual Basic, Oracle, Sybase, MQ Series

Education/Work Experience:

1) Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field

2) Professional certification(s)

Desired

10+ years software development experience across the appropriate platform

1) Solid IT background and experience.

2) Experience as an application 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:

Python, AWS

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 241465 when responding to this ad.

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