Software Engineer (SWE) Skill Level 2

Wyetech•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Wyetech is seeking a Software Engineer Level 2 (SWE2) to develop, sustain, troubleshoot, and enhance the GHOSTGEM software suite, including DINO applications and associated services. The role supports mission-critical operations through software development, system integration, containerized application deployment, and infrastructure automation. The engineer implements, tests, and integrates software solutions with Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS), and Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) products, packages, and libraries. The position involves designing, developing, testing, deploying, documenting, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems based on documented requirements. Systems may include processing-intensive analytics, large-scale data repositories, real-time applications, data transport services, and software development and monitoring platforms. The engineer applies software development methodologies, configuration management practices, and system integration principles to support reliable, secure, and scalable mission applications. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph and be U.S. citizens. Wyetech describes its culture as award-winning and focused on breaking technological barriers and solving problems for federal government customers. Compensation is listed at $83.61–$113.23 per hour; actual compensation may vary based on factors including contract rates, education, experience, skills, certifications, and location. The role may be associated with various contract and work locations, including Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii, and OCONUS; a specific work 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 from an accredited college or university plus three years of Software Engineering experience; a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus five years of Software Engineering experience; or seven years of Software Engineering experience.
All qualifying experience must be in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Experience working in Linux environments, including proficiency with the Linux command-line interface, system utilities, and troubleshooting tools.
Experience developing Bash scripts to automate administrative tasks, system configurations, and operational workflows.
Recent hands-on software development experience using Python 3.x.
Experience working with NoSQL databases, including MongoDB.
Experience with containerization technologies, including Docker and containerd.
Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools, including GitLab CI.
Familiarity with container orchestration technologies, including Kubernetes.
Familiarity with Helm charts for deploying and managing containerized services within Kubernetes environments.
Familiarity with messaging frameworks and message queue technologies, including RabbitMQ.
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code principles, methodologies, and automation tools such as Ansible.
Experience using Git for source code management, version control, branching strategies, and team collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with SQL databases, including PostgreSQL.
Experience using Atlassian collaboration and development tools, including Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance the GHOSTGEM software suite, including DINO applications and associated services.
Design, develop, test, and integrate software components using Python 3.x and supporting technologies.
Integrate mission applications with COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products, packages, and libraries.
Develop and maintain Bash scripts to automate operational tasks and improve development efficiency.
Design, implement, and maintain data storage and retrieval capabilities using MongoDB and other applicable database technologies.
Develop, deploy, and sustain containerized applications using Docker and containerd.
Support container orchestration and application deployment using Kubernetes and Helm charts.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI to support automated software integration, testing, and deployment.
Integrate messaging frameworks such as RabbitMQ to support application communication and data-processing workflows.
Apply Infrastructure as Code principles and automation tools such as Ansible to improve deployment consistency and operational reliability.
Analyze user requirements and translate them into software design, functional, and performance specifications.
Debug existing applications, resolve software defects, and implement enhancements to improve system functionality and performance.
Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, and mission stakeholders to support application integration and operational requirements.
Develop and execute software testing procedures, maintain technical documentation, and ensure adherence to software quality standards.
Support configuration management, source control, and continuous improvement throughout the software development lifecycle.
Provide technical guidance and contribute to software development activities in accordance with project requirements.

Benefits

Company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no employee matching required; contributions are fully vested from day one.
Paid time off plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations; employees may adjust their PTO allocation at the beginning 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 options.
Optional identity theft and legal protection services.
Employee referral bonus eligibility up to $10,000.
Mobility among Wyetech-supported contracts.
Team-building events, including monthly lunches, a summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
Two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.