Software Systems Engineer bei Bart & Associates

Description

Software Systems Engineer: 

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

B&A is looking for a Software Systems Engineer to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. We are seeking a highly skilled Software Systems Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and maintain complex software systems that support enterprise applications and mission-critical operations. The Software Systems Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, design system solutions, and implement robust, scalable, and secure software systems. This role requires strong problem-solving abilities, technical expertise, and experience in both software development and systems engineering disciplines. 

Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain complex software systems
• Operating system maintenance and software evaluation
• Design, develop, and implement software solutions in alignment with system requirements and business needs.
• Integrate software components into larger systems, ensuring seamless interoperability.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into software specifications.
• Ensure compatibility and scalability of software within multi-platform and distributed environments.
• Perform system modeling, simulation, and analysis to validate solutions.
• Develop and execute test plans for system integration and performance validation.
• Identify and resolve software defects, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and standards.
• Conduct peer reviews of design and code to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Provide troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for system and software issues.
• Develop automated scripts and tools to streamline monitoring, deployment, and maintenance tasks.
• Implement updates, patches, and system enhancements as required.
• Apply cybersecurity principles and practices to ensure system and software security.
• Ensure compliance with applicable security, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and support mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with software developers, system administrators, network engineers, and stakeholders.
• Prepare technical documentation, including system designs, architecture diagrams, and user guides.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development and/or systems engineering.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, C#, or Python.
• Experience with systems integration, middleware, APIs, and web services.
• Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix) and networking fundamentals.
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools (Git, SVN, Jenkins, etc.).
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret clearance (if required by contract/agency).

Desired Skills:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Understanding of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and practices.
• Experience with real-time, embedded, or mission-critical systems.

Security Clearance

• Active secret clearance.

More About B&A:

Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.