Junior System Engineer
About The Position
Belay Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our intel team. This role involves collaborating with lead engineers and development teams to implement cloud-based systems, focusing on functional testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). The engineer will manage requirements, develop test plans for cloud infrastructures like AWS, and participate in agile ceremonies. A key aspect of the role is communicating a unified technical and architectural vision to various stakeholders and assisting in troubleshooting cloud system issues to ensure scalability, security, and compliance with standards such as NIST, ISO, and Section 508.
Requirements
- TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
- A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and seven (7) years' experience as an SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
- Twelve (12) years’ SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
- Willingness to learn and develop strong understanding new technologies and products
- Experience with cloud technologies and testing methodologies.
- Understanding and experience using the Atlassian Suite, such as Jira for issue tracking and project management, and Confluence for documentation and knowledge base management.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), requirements elicitation, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and align teams around a unified architectural vision.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of functional testing frameworks (i.e., Selenium) and UAT processes in agile environments.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (i.e., AWS) and tools for automation, CI/CD pipelines (i.e., Jenkins, GitLab) and test management.
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, CompTIA Security+, or similar.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with Lead System Engineer and cross-functional development teams to facilitate the implementation of cloud-based systems, emphasizing functional testing and UAT to verify system functionality and user experience.
- Manage requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop comprehensive test plans for installation, integration, and acceptance phases, including documentation, execution, and reporting test outcomes in cloud infrastructures (i.e. AWS).
- Participate in agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning and retrospectives, to provide systems engineering insights and support iterative improvements.
- Communicate a shared technical and architectural vision for solutions developed by product teams, bridging gaps between engineering, development, and stakeholders to foster cohesive system design and deployment.
- Assist in troubleshooting cloud system issues, optimizing configurations, and ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with industry standards (i.e., NIST, ISO, Section 508).
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
