Database Engineer (Redmond)

Are you an experienced Software Engineer Windows Security in Test with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced Software Engineer Windows Security in Test to work in Redmond, WA.

Position Summary: This team focuses on hardware security for laptop devices, including the security processor, TPM, trusted boot, and underlying security features for laptops. This role will contribute to next-generation device security. The main function of a Software Engineer is to design, develop, implement, test, and maintain business and computer applications software or specialised utility programs, including mainframe and client/server applications, and major enhancements of existing systems.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Fine-tune and improve a variety of sophisticated software implementation projects.
• Gather and analyse system requirements, document specifications, and develop software solutions to meet client needs and data.
• Analyze and review enhancement requests and specifications.
• Implement system software and customise it to the client's requirements.
• Prepare detailed software specifications and test plans.
• Code new programs to client specifications and create test data for testing.
• Modify existing programs to new standards and conduct unit testing of developed programs.
• Create migration packages for system testing, user testing, and implementation.
• Provide quality assurance reviews.
• Perform post-implementation validation of software and resolve any bugs found during testing.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in a technical field, such as computer science, computer engineering, or a related field, is required.
• 5-7 years of experience required.
• A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Large systems software design and development experience.
• Experience performing in-depth troubleshooting and unit testing with both new and legacy production systems.
• Experience in programming and experience with problem diagnosis and resolution.
• The ideal candidate would have prior experience specifically in hardware security and experience with Windows low-level code, firmware, and encryption/decryption software development.
• The ideal candidate should have knowledge in security, cryptography, firmware, operating systems, and drivers.
• 5 years of security knowledge, including hardware security, boot security, TPM, and trusted platform security.
• 5 years in cryptography, including encryption and decryption software development.
• 5 years in low-level Windows firmware and driver understanding.