Software Engineer 3

Wyetech•Fort Meade, MD

About The Position

Wyetech is seeking an experienced Senior Dataflow Software Engineer (Software Engineer Level 3 – SWE3) to design, develop, and optimize scalable data-processing solutions for mission-critical analytical operations. The role focuses on dataflow architecture, data transport mechanisms, Apache Spark-based distributed processing, and efficient data ingress and egress pathways. The engineer collaborates with data engineers, system engineers, and mission stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performance data solutions. The Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, deploys, documents, maintains, and enhances complex software systems based on documented requirements. Systems may include processing-intensive analytics, large-scale data repositories, real-time applications, data transport services, and distributed computing solutions. The engineer applies software engineering methodologies, configuration management practices, and system integration principles while supporting software quality, performance optimization, and technical leadership. Candidates must meet one of these 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 supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. Relevant experience must include software design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance in comparable technical environments. Clearance and polygraph requirements must be confirmed for this specific opening. The listed hourly pay range is $98.47–$133.35. The rate is a general guideline, not a compensation guarantee, and may vary based on government contract rates, education, relevant experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Hourly rates reflect pre-benefit gross wages. Wyetech describes its culture as focused on breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for federal government customers.

Requirements

Experience using Linux command-line interfaces, system utilities, and troubleshooting tools.
Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
Recent hands-on software development experience using Python and Java.
Experience with Apache Airflow, including DAG design, scheduling, operators, and sensors for orchestrating and monitoring complex workflows.
Experience developing and optimizing distributed big-data processing solutions using Apache Spark.
Familiarity with SQL database technologies such as MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL for querying, joining, and aggregating large datasets.
Experience using Jupyter Notebook for analytical development, experimentation, and data exploration.
Experience with data wrangling, transformation, and preprocessing using pandas, NumPy, or comparable technologies.
Experience working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data, including Parquet, JSON, CSV, and XML formats.
Familiarity with data-quality practices, validation techniques, and anomaly detection.
Proficiency with Git for source-code management, version control, and collaborative software development.
Meet one of the specified education-and-experience combinations: a relevant master's degree plus five years of Software Engineering experience; a relevant bachelor's degree plus seven years of Software Engineering experience; or nine years of Software Engineering experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Relevant experience must include software design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance within comparable technical environments.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with High-Performance Computing (HPC) job-scheduling technologies, including Slurm.
Experience using Atlassian collaboration and development tools, including Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize dataflow architectures and data transport mechanisms for large-scale analytical workloads.
Implement and maintain efficient data ingress and egress pipelines for reliable, scalable data processing.
Develop, schedule, and monitor complex workflows using Apache Airflow, including DAGs, operators, and sensors.
Build and optimize distributed data-processing applications using Apache Spark.
Develop and maintain Python and Java applications supporting data engineering and analytical operations.
Create Bash scripts and automation tools to streamline data processing and operational workflows.
Integrate relational databases and diverse data formats into distributed analytical pipelines.
Perform data preprocessing, transformation, validation, and quality assurance to support accurate analytical results.
Analyze system requirements and develop software solutions that meet performance, scalability, and resource constraints.
Troubleshoot software defects, optimize application performance, and support system integration and deployment.
Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, and technical stakeholders to improve data-processing efficiency and reliability.
Develop and execute software testing procedures, maintain technical documentation, and implement process improvements.
Provide technical leadership, oversee development activities, and ensure quality control of software deliverables.

Benefits

The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no employee matching requirement; contributions are fully vested from day one.
Paid time off of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations; employees can 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 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.