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Job Title- Support Engineer

Project Location – Rockville, MD or Tysons Corner, VA - Hybrid

Duration- 6+ months contract

Visa- USC/ GC

Job Description-:

Notes:

•              Support Engineer

•              Must work 3-days/week onsite in Rockville, MD or Tysons Corner, VA

•              ONE 30-minute Phone Screen, followed by 1 or 2 Technical Screens (will try to combine to ONE when possible)

•              Need one photo ID, please

•              Flexible schedule - (not a true 9-5) can work core hours but there may be needs outside of the core hours as long as they are getting the work done

•              Reactive support - quarter/third of the time addressing specific user issues

•              Proactive development and testing - remainder of time

Job Description:

•              They are developing generative AI regulatory specific chatbot similar to a chatGPT.

•              Called "FILLIP" - platform can process long documents

•              Complexity - lots of things can break

•              Someone interfacing between platform they are building and user face - implement testing and diagnose errors

•              Issues arise with the user base - support engineer will protect core development team (look at code, splunk logs, second level support, state of infrastructure

•              Create tickets - end to end resolution

•              5,000 Users all FINRA (contractors and internal)

•              1,500 are in Tech

•              3,500 very little Tech

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Support Engineer to join our FILLIP development team on a contractor basis. This hybrid role bridges user support and development, serving as the technical escalation point for complex user issues while maintaining and improving our test infrastructure. You will perform deep technical troubleshooting, analyze logs across our cloud infrastructure, implement and execute test strategies, and drive bug fixes. When support workload permits, you'll contribute to testing automation and software quality initiatives. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in both reactive problem-solving and proactive quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Support & User Engagement: Serve as the primary escalation point for complex, technically challenging user issues that exceed standard Product Management support capabilities; work directly with users to understand problems, communicate findings, and guide them through resolutions
• Log Analysis & Debugging: Perform detailed analysis using Splunk and CloudWatch to diagnose issues, identify root causes, and trace system behavior
• Bug Fixes & Implementation: Implement bug fixes and minor code changes based on findings from user reports, log analysis, and testing
• Test Strategy & Automation: Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive automated testing strategies, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end testing
• Testing Execution: Execute manual and automated testing to validate fixes, identify regressions, and ensure system reliability
• Documentation & Communication: Document issues, resolutions, and test results; communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proactive Quality Improvements: When support workload permits, identify opportunities to improve test coverage, automate repetitive testing tasks, and reduce technical debt

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of software development experience, with demonstrated expertise in Python
• Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL and relational database concepts
• Solid understanding of AWS ecosystem (EC2, ECS, S3, RDS, Aurora, Lambda)
• Hands-on experience with application logging and log analysis tools (Splunk and CloudWatch)
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing test strategies and automated testing frameworks
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to investigate complex technical issues methodically
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and adapt to shifting priorities between support and development work

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Bedrock experience (strongly preferred)
• Experience with Python testing frameworks (pytest, unit test, etc.)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration
• Experience with VueJS or other modern frontend frameworks
• Background in financial services, regulatory technology, or government sectors

Technical Skills:

• Backend: Python
• Databases: PostgreSQL (required), basic relational database design
• Cloud: AWS proficiency across EC2, ECS, S3, RDS, Aurora, Lambda
• Logging & Monitoring: Splunk, CloudWatch
• Testing: Test automation frameworks, test design methodologies, CI/CD integration
• Frontend (Optional): VueJS or similar frameworks

Soft Skills and Attributes:

• Problem-Solving: Methodical approach to troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Communication: Clear documentation and explanation of complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Patience and Empathy: Demonstrates patience and understanding when addressing technical issues with users who may have minimal technical experience or expertise
• Ownership: Takes responsibility for issues through resolution
• Adaptability: Comfortable switching between reactive support and proactive development work
• Curiosity: Drives investigation into underlying system behavior and architectural patterns

Work Environment:

• Reports to Engineering Manager
• Works closely with Product Management team on user escalations
• Flexible schedule with potential for asynchronous work on logging and analysis
• Access to development and staging environments