Mid-Level Software Engineer

Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2019, runner up in 2020 and a finalist in 2021! 

Belay Technologies is seeking a Mid-level Software Engineer (SWE) to join our intel team. You will act as a reverse engineer/general-purpose CNO software engineer for up-and-coming projects where you will design, develop, prototype, modify, and integrate solutions to provide mission-centric results. You will work closely with analysts, operators, data scientists and other software engineers to provide mission tactical support.  

Candidates should have the following qualifications:  

• TS/SCI with polygraph is required.  
• Eight (8) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. 
  • Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Candidates are required to have the following skills:

• Responsibilities:
  • Augment existing toolsets.
  • Derive, document, and analyze requirements. 
  • Build prototypes to demonstrate an understanding of mission requirements.
  • Produce end toolsets that can operate within mission constraints.
• Skills Requirements:
  • Experience with developing CNO specific software in Linux/Windows/Embedded applications.
  • Produce and modify software systems in C/C++/Python.
  • Provide support for fielded software systems.
  • Familiarity with Git and Subversion.
  • Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence).
  • Reverse engineering experience.  
• Experience developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements.
• Experience working individually or as part of a team to review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and document test results and resolve software problem reports. 
• Experience utilizing software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
• Experience providing specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
• Experience analyzing user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Experience designing and coding new software or modifying existing software to add new features.
• Ability to debug existing software and correct defects.
• Experience integrating existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Experience developing simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
• Experience providing recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Experience developing or implementing algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
• Ability to assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
• Experience writing or reviewing software and system documentation.
• Experience serving as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project.
• Experience developing software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas.
• Experience overseeing one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project.
• Experience modifying existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or improve its performance.
• Ability to design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
• Experience designing or implementing complex database or data repository interfaces/queries.
• Experience designing or implementing complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products.
• Experience conferring with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
• Experience coordinating software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met.
• Experience implementing recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.

Candidates are desired to have the following skills:

• Experience with any of the following: Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, C#, Rust.
• Experience with Reverse Engineering. 
• Experience with Vulnerability Research and Exploit development.
• Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
• Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations
   

Perks and Benefits: 

• 8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program 
• 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one 
• $5,000 annual training/tuition 
• Student Loan Repayment Program 
• 100% company funded HSA 
• Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance) 
• Dental coverage including orthodontia 
• Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded 
• Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes 
• Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more! 

 At Belay, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.  We believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. Several factors influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies and certifications. Belay offers a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work-life balance, and career development.
Salary Range: $70,000 to $190,000
Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.