Software Engineer

OverviewSoftware EngineerMcLean, VATS/SCI with PolyAt Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it's architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable intelligence, or developing cutting edge technology, we succeed because of the expertise, collaboration, and agility of our teams. Our Mission Services division combines enterprise IT, cloud solutions, DevSecOps, systems engineering, software development, and operational support. Bcore accelerates decisive advantage for warfighters and intelligence professionals by fusing human insight, rapid-fire engineering, precision-measured outcomes, and relentless grit into mission-ready solutions.Do you want to join a team that is building tailored technical solutions to modernize our government's mission and our client's business? Do you have a desire to change how people work? Are you interested in helping to protect our nation's cyber interests? Join our growing team supporting customer missions as a Software Engineer in McLeanVirginiaResponsibilitiesQualificationsRequired Qualifications: Experience designing, building, and operating production systemsStrong Python expertise with a demonstrated object-oriented design approach, including clean abstractions, modular architectures, and testable codebasesHands-on experience building and maintaining APIs, with documented use of modern Python frameworks such as FastAPI (or equivalent)Experience integrating ML-driven components into production systems, including:Deploying pre-trained NLP or ML models into backend servicesDesigning APIs and workflows that consume model outputsMonitoring model-backed services for latency, failures, and regressionsExperience working with AWS-based systems, including:Debugging and analyzing application and service logsMonitoring production issues and participating in incident responseStrong experience collaborating cross-functionally, particularly with frontend engineers, to integrate backend services, APIs, and data flowsKnowledge of backend security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and data protectionExperience working in CI/CD-driven development environments, including:Git-based workflows (e.g., GitHub)Automated testing, build, and deployment pipelines (e.g., Jenkins or similar)Solid understanding of backend system reliability, including error handling, observability, and performance optimizationAbility to work effectively within a team, taking ownership of components while contributing to shared engineering standardsDesired QualificationsExperience with OpenSearch and/or Elasticsearch, including:Ingesting and indexing large volumes of documentsDesigning mappings and query strategies for search and retrieval use casesOptimizing query performance and relevanceExperience with AWS RDS or relational databases, including schema design and query optimizationExposure to microservices or service-oriented architecturesExperience with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus)Familiarity with containerized application environments, including Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and/or AWS EKSWhat you can expect from usBCore is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.J-18808-Ljbffr