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BryceTech is a trusted leader in complex technology domains, delivering data-driven solutions in aerospace, biosecurity, and defense. We specialize in systems engineering, advanced analytics, R&D programs, and strategic advisory support. Our clients – including NASA, DoD, HHS, DHS, and other civil and national security agencies – rely on us to drive mission success and accelerate innovation.

BryceTech has been recognized in the Washington Technology Fast 50 ranking of top high-growth small businesses for five consecutive years and received a GovCon Contractor of the Year Award in 2025, underscoring our strong growth, competitive positioning, and excellence in federal contracting. With a proven track record of winning sought-after contracts, scaling high-performance teams, and executing on critical government missions, BryceTech presents a compelling opportunity for strategic partnerships in the GovCon space.

BryceTech is seeking a Software Engineer who will be supporting a DoW client with a variety of needs including acquisition, program management, technology assessment, demonstration support, and testing and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities & Support:

• Support the technical and programmatic development of a data ontology for the integration of acquisition program structures to an existing GitLab architecture. Tasks are anticipated to include (but are not limited to):
  • Translating acquisition milestones and requirements into sprint and release planning, dependency mapping, and integrated software development schedules
  • Developing program execution workflows inside GitLab including issue templates, branching strategies, CI/CD pipeline development, traceability and metrics/reporting structures
  • Create and maintain required acquisition and software documentation, such as User Manuals, API Gateway Documentation, Software Version Documents and Interface Control Documents
• Serve as the integration lead between program execution, technical development teams, and the existing GitLab environment, ensuring workflows, boards, repositories, and reporting structures support both Agile execution and contractual/programmatic requirements
• Support facilitation of agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog curation, sprint reviews and retrospectives
• Support development of reports and stakeholder communication throughout the development of the capability
• Develop API documentation to support software integration with and use in external environments.
• Support the decomposition of software requirements into executable epics, tasks, interface requirements, and develop implementation plans aligned to program objectives and acquisition milestones
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures and other clear documentation for the implementation of programmatic requirements for the data ontology
• Support the management of the software development and acquisition activities in a coordinated CI/CD process
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze user requirements and design enterprise software solutions using agile development methodologies
• Support clients and stakeholders in the creation and presentation of technical demonstrations and operational presentations by clearly communicating and providing technical status, risks, dependencies, and recommended paths forward

Required Qualifications:

• Secret Clearance
• Expert in the use and configuration of GitLab architecture, features, and capabilities, including:
  • Ability to design, build, secure, test, and optimize GitLab to incorporate a wide range of DoW acquisition and programmatic data, workflows, compliance and verification capabilities and support a secure, scalable and automated DevSecOps
  • GitLab GitLab CI/CD Associate or equivalent DevOps certification for a candidate expected to shape workflows inside an established GitLab ecosystem
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, SQL or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as computer science, software engineering, or identifiable relevant experience/certifications
• Familiarity with leading interdisciplinary technical teams, understanding of the military/warfighter user base

Preferred Qualifications:

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator or similar
• Understanding of the CBRN mission space
• CompTIA Security+ or ISC2 CISSP
• AWS Certified Developer / Solutions Architect or comparable certification
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

BryceTech offers a full range of benefits, including competitive salary, a comprehensive health plan including dental and vision coverage, company-paid life & disability insurance policies, 401(k) plan with company match, and an educational reimbursement program.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.