Software Engineer (SWE) Skill Level 3

Wyetech•Fort Meade, MD

About The Position

Wyetech is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Software Engineer Level 3, or SWE3) to design, develop, test, deploy, document, maintain, and enhance tools, services, integrations, and complex software systems supporting the Atlassian suite, including Jira and Confluence. The role focuses on enterprise software development, application integration, infrastructure automation, and continuous integration and delivery in Linux-based environments. Systems may include enterprise applications, data repositories, application integration services, processing-intensive analytics, and systems supporting software development and operational monitoring. The SWE3 provides advanced technical expertise, architecture guidance, development leadership, and quality assurance oversight for the integration, sustainment, and modernization of mission-critical applications. The engineer works with developers, system administrators, project managers, and mission customers to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that improve productivity and streamline workflows. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph and U.S. citizenship. Candidates must meet one of the listed education and experience combinations, with qualifying experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. Wyetech describes its culture as award-winning and offers a retirement contribution, PTO, voluntary benefit plans, employee referral bonuses, mobility among supported contracts, team-building events, and two complimentary branded clothing orders annually. The listed hourly pay range is $98.47–$133.35; compensation varies based on factors including contract rates, education, experience, skills, certifications, and location.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
U.S. citizenship.
Experience using the Linux command-line interface and Linux system administration tools.
Experience developing Bash and PHP scripts to automate administrative tasks, system configurations, and operational workflows.
Recent hands-on software development experience using Python and Java.
Experience using integrated development environments and development tools, including the Atlassian Plugin Software Development Kit (SDK).
Experience with Infrastructure as Code principles and automation tools such as Ansible.
Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools, including GitLab CI.
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
Experience developing and maintaining documentation for system configurations, operational procedures, and software or infrastructure changes.
Experience using Git for source code management, branching strategies, version control, and team collaboration.
Meet 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 five years of Software Engineering experience; a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience sustaining, troubleshooting, and supporting mission applications deployed in Linux environments.
Experience interacting with external customers, providing technical assistance, and conducting customer training.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, maintain, and enhance tools, applications, plugins, and services supporting Atlassian products, including Jira and Confluence.
Develop and integrate software using Python, Java, and applicable Atlassian frameworks and SDKs.
Design, implement, and maintain custom integrations that improve collaboration, automate workflows, and enhance enterprise productivity.
Develop and maintain Bash and PHP scripts to automate administrative tasks, configurations, and operational processes.
Implement infrastructure automation and configuration management using Ansible and Infrastructure as Code methodologies.
Develop, configure, and maintain GitLab CI pipelines for automated integration, testing, and deployment.
Develop, deploy, and support containerized applications and services using Docker.
Analyze user requirements and translate them into software design specifications, functional requirements, and performance standards.
Debug applications, resolve defects, and implement enhancements to improve functionality, reliability, and performance.
Integrate existing software components into new or modified systems and operating environments.
Develop and execute software testing procedures to validate functionality, performance, and compliance with design requirements.
Collaborate with developers, system administrators, project managers, and mission customers on technical requirements and solutions.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, overseeing development activities, software quality, and adherence to engineering standards.
Evaluate software architecture, recommend improvements, and identify opportunities to enhance performance, scalability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
Maintain technical documentation covering system configurations, software integrations, operational procedures, and application changes.
Support configuration management, version control, and software development process improvements.
Coordinate software deployment and installation, monitor operational performance, and resolve integration challenges.
Provide technical assistance, demonstrations, and knowledge transfer to internal stakeholders and external customers as needed.
Sustain, troubleshoot, and support mission applications deployed in Linux environments.

Benefits

Company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA; employee matching is not required and contributions are fully vested from day one.
PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations, with flexibility to adjust PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year.
Voluntary medical plan options, some with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
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.
Various team-building events, including monthly lunches, a summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
Two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.