Software Engineer

Wyetech•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Wyetech is seeking a Software Engineer at Skill Level 0, 1, or 2, or a Systems Engineer at Skill Level 1 or 2, to support the SigIO team. The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems based on documented requirements. Examples include processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems. The engineer may work independently or as part of a team; reviews and tests software components against design requirements and documents test results; resolves software problem reports; and uses development and design methodologies appropriate to the environment. The role also provides input to system design software components, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, COTS/GOTS versus new development, and translating system-level requirements into software-component requirements. The position requires at least five years of experience with Python, Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm, as well as the ability to provide customer support. Applicants must be self-starters. An active TS clearance with a customer-appropriate polygraph is required. Federal contract requirements also require U.S. citizenship and a position-appropriate security clearance. Candidates must meet the experience and education requirements for the applicable SWE or SE skill level. The posting states that specified additional experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree. Compensation is listed at $49.26–$115.43 per hour; actual compensation depends on factors such as contract rates, education, relevant experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. The listed hourly amounts are pre-benefit gross wages and are not a guarantee of compensation.

Requirements

At least five years of experience with Python, Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
Must be a self-starter and able to provide customer support.
Active TS clearance with a customer-appropriate polygraph; U.S. citizenship and a position-appropriate security clearance are required.
SWE Skill Level 0: no demonstrated SWE experience is required under the labor category; a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is required, with four additional years of SWE experience substitutable for the degree.
SWE Skill Level 1: seven years of SWE experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is required, with four additional years of SWE experience substitutable for the degree.
SWE Skill Level 2: fourteen years of SWE experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is required, with four additional years of SWE experience substitutable for the degree.
SE Skill Level 1: seven years of SE experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; a bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline is required, with five additional years of SE experience substitutable for the degree.
SE Skill Level 2: fourteen years of SE experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; a bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline is required, with five additional years of SE experience substitutable for the degree.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems based on documented requirements.
Work individually or as part of a team.
Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements and document test results.
Resolve software problem reports.
Use software development and design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
Provide input to software components of system design, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, COTS/GOTS use versus new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to software components.
Provide customer support.

Benefits

Wyetech contributes the equivalent of 20% of salary to employees' SEP IRA.
Generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations; employees may adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year.
Full-time employees may participate in 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.
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.