Software Engineer (SWE) Skill Level 2,Software Engineer (SWE) Skill Level 3

Wyetech•Fort Meade, MD

1d•$86 - $123

About The Position

Wyetech is hiring Software Engineers at Skill Level 2 or 3 specializing in Java application development. The role supports the design, development, integration, maintenance, testing, and enhancement of mission-critical software applications in a secure operational environment. Engineers join a small, mission-focused team and work with Java, Git, Gradle, Guice or comparable dependency-injection frameworks, Docker, RESTful APIs, and Linux-based environments. Work may take place in Government customer spaces or an offsite SCIF, as mission requirements dictate. The position also supports software integration, performance optimization, application testing, technical documentation, and ongoing system sustainment. Desired technologies include the ELK Stack, MongoDB, Ansible, Kubernetes, Angular, and TypeScript. Limited-scope frontend development may be required. SWE3 assignments may include technical leadership for multiple development teams and recommendations on technologies and processes for complex projects. Candidates must meet the applicable education and experience requirements for the labor category. SWE2 candidates need either a relevant bachelor's degree and 14 years of qualifying Software Engineering experience, or 18 years of relevant experience with the stated degree substitution. SWE3 candidates need either a relevant bachelor's degree and 20 years of qualifying experience, or 24 years of relevant experience with the stated degree substitution. Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph and U.S. citizenship are required. The listed hourly pay range is $86.14–$122.70. Compensation varies based on factors including contract rates, education, experience, skills, certifications, and location; listed rates are pre-benefit gross wages and are not guaranteed. Wyetech offers a retirement contribution, PTO, voluntary benefit plans, referral bonuses, mobility among supported contracts, team events, and complimentary branded clothing orders.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
U.S. citizenship.
Meet the applicable education and experience requirements for the SWE2 or SWE3 labor category.
SWE2: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline and 14 years of Software Engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; alternatively, 18 years of relevant Software Engineering experience, with four additional years of qualifying experience substitutable for the bachelor's degree requirement.
SWE3: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline and 20 years of Software Engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; alternatively, 24 years of relevant Software Engineering experience, with four additional years of qualifying experience substitutable for the bachelor's degree requirement.
Professional experience developing, maintaining, and enhancing Java applications in enterprise or mission-critical environments.
Experience designing, coding, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting complex software systems.
Experience using Git, Gradle, Guice or comparable dependency-injection frameworks, Docker, and RESTful APIs.
Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills and experience in Linux-based development or operational environments.
Experience analyzing user and system requirements, integrating software components, diagnosing defects, and improving application functionality, reliability, and performance.
Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation, design specifications, and operational procedures; reviewing software against established requirements; and developing and executing software tests.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a small, mission-focused team and communicate technical issues clearly.
Strong analytical, technical troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to perform limited-scope frontend development tasks when required.
Willingness and ability to work in Government customer spaces or an offsite SCIF as required.
Ability to maintain applicable security clearance and program access requirements throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK) Stack for logging, monitoring, search, and troubleshooting.
Experience integrating applications with MongoDB or comparable NoSQL databases.
Experience using Ansible for configuration management, automation, and infrastructure provisioning.
Experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining applications in Kubernetes environments.
Experience developing frontend applications using Angular and TypeScript.
Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and modern web application development practices.
Experience supporting containerized applications and microservices architectures.
Experience developing automated build, test, and deployment workflows and supporting CI/CD processes.
Experience optimizing Java application performance and troubleshooting complex integration issues.
Experience working in Agile software development environments.
Familiarity with secure software development and software sustainment in classified environments.
Experience collaborating with systems engineers, system administrators, and software developers on application integration and deployment.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, maintain, debug, and enhance Java applications supporting mission-critical operational requirements.
Analyze user requirements and system specifications to derive software design, functional, and performance requirements.
Develop new features and modify existing software to improve functionality, reliability, maintainability, and performance.
Diagnose software defects and failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective solutions.
Integrate software components and applications into new or modified systems and operating environments.
Evaluate software design alternatives and recommend improvements to application architecture and performance.
Use Git for source control and collaborative development; configure and maintain Gradle builds, dependency management, testing, and packaging.
Implement dependency-injection patterns using Guice or comparable frameworks; troubleshoot build failures and dependency conflicts.
Design, develop, implement, and maintain RESTful APIs and application integrations with software components, databases, and external services.
Develop database queries and interfaces and support reliable data exchange and system interoperability.
Develop, package, deploy, and maintain applications using Docker and support Linux-based environments and containerized software integration.
Assist with Kubernetes deployment and troubleshooting when required; coordinate with administrators and infrastructure personnel on deployment and stability.
Develop, maintain, and execute software test procedures; perform integration testing, validation, debugging, and quality control; document results and defects.
Support limited-scope frontend development, including Angular and TypeScript user interface work, frontend-to-backend integration, testing, and troubleshooting as applicable.
Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware engineers, administrators, developers, customer representatives, and other stakeholders on requirements, architecture, integration, and operational validation.
Maintain accurate software, design, build, test, operational, and system documentation.
Provide technical guidance consistent with the assigned labor category and support coordination of development activities and deliverables.
For SWE3 assignments, recommend technologies and processes for complex projects and serve as technical lead for multiple software development teams when required.
Review software design decisions, code quality, testing practices, and development standards; delegate programming and testing responsibilities when assigned and monitor progress.
Work in Government customer spaces or an offsite SCIF as mission requirements dictate and maintain applicable clearance and program access requirements.

Benefits

Automatic employer contribution of 20% of gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no employee matching requirement; contributions are fully vested from day one.
PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, with employees able to adjust their 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.
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.