Junior Software Engineer

Belay Technologies • Full-time • Fort Meade, MD, US • $70k - $190k / year • 20h ago

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 Software Engineer (SWE1 or SWE2) to join our intel team.Description: We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic DevOps & Site Reliability Software Developer to join our full-stack AI integration software development team. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver at heart, with a passion for learning and adapting to new technologies. You will work in a collaborative environment, focusing on improving our infrastructure, automating processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our AI-driven applications. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a developer who is eager to learn and grow in the fields of DevOps, site reliability engineering, and AI integration. We value candidates who can think critically, communicate effectively, and contribute to our team's continuous improvement culture. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who are excited about solving complex problems and contributing to our innovative AI integration platform.

Responsibilities:

Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining our CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with development teams to improve code deployment processes and application performance
Help monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to enhance reliability
Participate in rotations to support our production environments
Contribute to the development of infrastructure-as-code and automation scripts
Assist in capacity planning and performance optimization of our AI-driven applications
Collaborate on documentation of processes, runbooks, and best practices
Actively participate in team meetings, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions

Candidates should have the following qualifications: 

TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Basic understanding of Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting
Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git
Basic knowledge of one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, or JavaScript)
Understanding of fundamental DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn new technologies quickly
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges in a fast-paced environment
Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Candidates are desired to have the following skills:

Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, or Chef)
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
Basic understanding of database systems and SQL
Knowledge of security best practices in software development and infrastructure
Experience with or interest in machine learning and AI technologies
Contributions to open-source projects or personal coding projects demonstrating initiative and passion for technology

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.

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