Junior Software Engineer

Belay TechnologiesFort Meade, MD

$70,000 - $190,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$70,000-$190,000/year

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Job Description

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 to join our intel team. You will support CNO Capabilities as a senior System Administrator and technical contributor responsible for sustaining and evolving a high-performance operational IT environment. This is not a ticket only administrator role. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of systems, documents with precision, builds strong relationships, and actively looks for ways to improve how engineers work every day. This role requires a forward leaning professional who enjoys working directly with users, optimizing workflows, and building repeatable processes that make future efforts faster and more efficient.Responsibilities:

Install, configure, and maintain high-performance computer hardware, including NVIDIA H100, H200, and B300 class accelerator platforms.
Uninstall and relocate existing equipment to a government data warehouse while ensuring configuration integrity and proper tracking.
Lead installation and sustainment efforts for new and legacy hardware within the warehouse environment.
Document installation procedures, configurations, and lessons learned to create repeatable, scalable deployment playbooks.
Develop strong working relationships with onsite System Administrators at the warehouse to streamline troubleshooting and escalate priorities when mission timelines require it.
Identify gaps in onsite support coverage and recommend improvements to reduce downtime and response time.
Partner directly with contract engineering teams to optimize system performance and user workflows.
Maintain detailed technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures with a level of clarity that allows another engineer to step in seamlessly.
Support virtualization efforts and contribute to long term IT modernization strategies.
Adapt as mission requirements evolve, including future support for AWS, cloud integrations, and Large Language Model infrastructure.

Candidates should have the following qualifications: 

TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
9 yrs. with or without a B.S.

Skill Requirements:

Strong Linux systems administration experience in operational environments.
Experience installing and maintaining GPU accelerated or high performance compute systems, particularly NVIDIA enterprise class hardware.
Demonstrated ability to document technical processes clearly and professionally.
Experience working within structured data center or warehouse environments.
Familiarity with virtualization technologies and hypervisors.
Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues across networked systems.
Strong communication skills and experience interacting directly with mission users.
Proven ability to operate independently while coordinating effectively with distributed support teams.
ilding documentation and processes that make tomorrow’s installs faster than today’s.

Candidates are desired to have the following skills:

Forward leaning mindset with enthusiasm for improving user experience.
Comfort working hands on with hardware in a warehouse environment.
Relationship builder who understands that mission success depends on strong coordination with onsite support teams.
Flexible and growth oriented, with interest in expanding into cloud, AWS, and LLM support over time.
Commitment to building documentation and processes that make tomorrow’s installs faster than today’s.

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 $190,000Belay 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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This job at Belay Technologies is located in Fort Meade, MD, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

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Candidates can expect a pay range of $70,000 and $190,000 per year.

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Belay Technologies lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Belay Technologies?

Belay Technologies is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What benefits are offered by Belay Technologies for this role?

Belay Technologies offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Community Service Time, Career Development, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Tuition/Education Assistance, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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