Software Engineer (SWE) Skill Level 3

Wyetech•Fort Meade, MD

3d•$98 - $133

About The Position

Wyetech is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer (SWE3) to support the development, sustainment, integration, and troubleshooting of the GHOSTGEM software suite. The role involves designing, developing, testing, deploying, documenting, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems based on documented requirements. These systems may include processing-intensive analytics, distributed applications, data repositories, data transport services, and infrastructure monitoring solutions. The position uses Java and the Spring Framework, relational and non-relational databases, and containerized application technologies. The engineer integrates GHOSTGEM applications with Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) products, packages, libraries, and supporting components to deliver reliable, scalable, mission-focused capabilities. The Level 3 engineer provides advanced technical expertise and development leadership while supporting integration, modernization, and sustainment of mission-critical applications. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph and be U.S. citizens. They must meet one of the listed education and experience combinations: a relevant master's degree plus five years of software engineering experience; a relevant bachelor's degree plus seven years; or nine years of software engineering experience. Qualifying experience must be in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. Wyetech describes an award-winning corporate culture supporting federal government customers. The company contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a SEP IRA, with no employee matching requirement and full vesting from day one. It offers PTO of up to 200 hours annually and voluntary benefit plans for full-time employees. The hourly pay range is $98.47–$133.35; actual compensation may vary based on factors including contract rates, education, experience, skills, certifications, and location. The position may be associated with various contract and work locations, including locations in the United States and OCONUS; a specific workplace arrangement is not stated.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
U.S. citizenship.
One of the following education and experience combinations: a master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline and five years of Software Engineering experience; a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline and seven years of Software Engineering experience; or nine years of Software Engineering experience.
All qualifying experience must be in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Experience using the Linux command-line interface and associated Linux development and troubleshooting tools.
Experience developing Bash and Python scripts to automate software development, system administration, and operational processes.
Recent hands-on software development experience using Java.
Recent software development experience using the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, Spring Data, and Spring Integration.
Experience designing, developing, and integrating applications with SQL databases, including PostgreSQL.
Experience working with NoSQL databases, including MongoDB.
Experience with containerization technologies, including Docker and containerd.
Experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting containerized applications using Kubernetes.
Experience creating and maintaining Helm charts to deploy containerized applications and services within Kubernetes environments.
Experience using Git for source code management, version control, branching strategies, and collaborative development.
Familiarity with messaging frameworks and asynchronous communication technologies, including RabbitMQ and Kafka.
Familiarity with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools, including Bamboo and GitLab CI.
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code principles, methodologies, and automation tools, including Ansible.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Atlassian collaboration and software development tools, including Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, maintain, and enhance applications and supporting services within the GHOSTGEM software suite.
Develop and implement software solutions using Java and the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, Spring Data, and Spring Integration.
Integrate GHOSTGEM applications with COTS and FOSS products, packages, libraries, and supporting software components.
Develop, optimize, and maintain database-driven applications using PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
Design and implement software components for reliable data storage, retrieval, processing, and integration across distributed environments.
Develop and maintain Bash and Python scripts to automate development, testing, deployment, and operational workflows.
Containerize applications and supporting services using Docker and containerd.
Deploy, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot containerized applications in Kubernetes environments.
Develop and maintain Helm charts for consistent application deployment, configuration management, and release processes.
Integrate RabbitMQ and Kafka to support asynchronous communication and data exchange between software components.
Support CI/CD workflows using Bamboo and GitLab CI to improve software integration, testing, deployment, and release management.
Apply Infrastructure as Code principles and Ansible automation to support repeatable software configuration and deployment processes.
Analyze user requirements and system specifications to derive software design, functional, and performance requirements.
Debug existing software, investigate application failures, resolve defects, and implement enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
Develop and execute software test procedures to validate functionality, integration, performance, and compliance with design requirements.
Evaluate system performance, investigate technical issues, and recommend improvements to application architecture and development processes.
Collaborate with software engineers, system engineers, database administrators, infrastructure teams, and mission stakeholders to identify requirements and resolve integration challenges.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams, including code reviews, development planning, testing oversight, and quality assurance activities.
Recommend technologies, development methodologies, and engineering practices to improve software delivery and operational efficiency.
Maintain software and system documentation covering application architecture, interfaces, configuration, deployment procedures, and troubleshooting guidance.
Support software installation, configuration management, operational sustainment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure developed and modified software meets applicable quality standards, performance requirements, and mission objectives.

Benefits

Company contribution of 20% of gross compensation to a SEP IRA, with no employee matching requirement and full vesting from day one.
PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, with flexibility to adjust the PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year.
Voluntary medical plan options, some with a Health Savings Account (HSA), for full-time employees.
Vision and dental benefits.
Life and AD&D benefits.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance.
Optional identity theft and legal protection services.
Employee referral bonus eligibility up to $10,000.
Mobility among Wyetech-supported contracts.
Various team-building events, including monthly lunches, a summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
Two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.