Job Title: Software Engineer II
Location: Redmond, WA
Duration: Contract - 4+ months
Pay Range: $70/hr $78/hr (W2)
Job ID: 372523
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking a Software Engineer II to join our team on-site in Redmond, WA. The role will influence documentation, processes, tooling integration, and customer relationships. Work will range from tool evaluation and integration to daily hands-on lab and infrastructure support. The engineer will leverage AI-assisted development tools, such as Claude Code, in personal workflows and drive adoption across the team. The role will coordinate internal resources, serve as a point of contact for assigned projects, and partner with leadership to provide guidance and ensure task ownership across team members.
Responsibilities:
* Evaluate, integrate, and support engineering tools and platforms, including AI-assisted development tools.
* Provide day-to-day hands-on lab and infrastructure support across Windows and Linux environments.
* Serve as point of contact for assigned projects and coordinate internal resources and schedules.
* Document processes, configurations, and runbooks and contribute to scalable operational practices.
* Leverage LLMs and AI/ML tools to improve engineering workflows and promote adoption across the team.
* Plan and design customer solutions and communicate technical information to non-experts.
* Run projects from initiation to completion and report progress to stakeholders.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Strong technical background in software engineering or a related field.
* Proficiency in Python. Experience with C++, Java, or Ruby is a plus.
* Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code or similar).
* Experience with LLMs, AI/ML tools, and integration patterns.
* Experience with Linux distributions such as CentOS, Fedora, or Ubuntu and with Windows OS.
* Basic network troubleshooting skills.
* Strong oral and written communication skills, including communicating technical information to non-experts.
* Experience planning and designing customer solutions and running projects end-to-end.
* Proactive work ethic with ability to learn and adapt to new environments.
* Typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.
* Ability to regularly lift 30 lbs and perform repetitive manual tasks.
* Ability to occasionally reach overhead and use a step stool for cable trays and racks.
* Ability to provide own vehicle transportation for travel between support sites.
* Experience level: 3-4 years.
Preferred Skills:
* 4+ years as a Systems Administrator (Windows and/or Linux).
* 2+ years of networking experience and troubleshooting; knowledge of switch CLI and commands.
* Proficiency with Claude Code, including skills, hooks, MCP servers, and multi-agent workflows.
* Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
* Experience building MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers or custom tool integrations.
* Experience installing and configuring Kubernetes, Docker, OpenCue, or Slurm.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
* Competitive compensation and benefits
* Opportunities for growth with global clients
* A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
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