Software Engineer Skill Level 2

Wyetech•Annapolis Junction, MD

4h•$77 - $97

About The Position

Wyetech is seeking a Software Engineer, Skill Level 2, to support the Integration Services team in developing, integrating, maintaining, and enhancing mission-critical software applications and cloud-based solutions. The role requires hands-on experience with Python, Kotlin and/or Java, Terraform, Elasticsearch and/or OpenSearch, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The engineer will design, develop, test, and maintain complex systems for enterprise application integration, distributed data processing, and cloud-based operations, and will collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, and other technical stakeholders to deliver reliable solutions that meet operational and functional requirements. The position includes software development and systems integration, AWS cloud engineering and Terraform automation, search and database integration, software testing and performance optimization, technical documentation, and development-process improvement. The engineer may serve as a team lead when appropriate, provide technical guidance, and support software deployment, configuration, operational maintenance, and mission objectives. Candidates must meet the Software Engineer Skill Level 2 labor-category requirements. The stated qualification paths are a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline plus 14 years of relevant Software Engineering experience, or 18 years of qualifying experience, with four additional years of relevant experience substitutable for the bachelor's degree. The posting also describes a contract-specific cloud and Big Data experience requirement involving three years with distributed scalable NoSQL stores, MapReduce technologies, HDFS, and JSON and/or BSON; it notes this applies to 15% of SWE2 staffing and that applicability to this opening should be confirmed. An active TS/SCI clearance with an in-scope Full Scope Polygraph completed within the past seven years and U.S. citizenship are required. Employees must maintain applicable clearance and program-access requirements throughout employment. The posting lists an hourly pay range of $76.95–$97.25; rates are guidelines and are not guaranteed. Work locations may include Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii, and OCONUS; no specific workplace arrangement is stated.

Requirements

Demonstrated software development experience using Python.
Experience developing applications using Kotlin and/or Java.
Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and automation.
Experience developing, configuring, integrating, or supporting Elasticsearch and/or OpenSearch.
Experience developing and supporting applications within Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Experience designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems.
Experience integrating software components into new or modified systems and operating environments.
Experience developing software interfaces and data queries for databases or data repositories.
Experience troubleshooting software defects, integration failures, and performance issues.
Experience developing or implementing algorithms to meet functional and performance requirements.
Experience analyzing software requirements and translating them into technical designs.
Experience reviewing and testing software components for adherence to documented requirements.
Experience developing and maintaining software and system documentation.
Experience collaborating with systems engineers and other technical personnel to resolve software integration issues.
Experience supporting software deployment, configuration, and operational maintenance activities.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Active TS/SCI clearance with an in-scope Full Scope Polygraph completed within the past seven years.
U.S. citizenship and ability to maintain applicable security clearance and program-access requirements throughout employment.
Meet the SWE2 labor category qualifications through either a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline plus 14 years of qualifying experience, or 18 years of qualifying experience; four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree.
Strong understanding of software engineering principles, algorithms, and data structures.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing cloud-native applications and distributed services within AWS environments.
Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
Experience integrating Elasticsearch or OpenSearch with enterprise applications and data-processing systems.
Experience developing and maintaining RESTful APIs and application integration services.
Experience optimizing search queries, indexing strategies, and data retrieval performance.
Experience supporting distributed data processing and NoSQL database technologies.
Experience with scalable Big Data stores such as HBase, CloudBase/Accumulo, Google Bigtable, or comparable technologies.
Experience with MapReduce programming models and technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, or Pig.
Experience working with Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS).
Experience using JSON and/or BSON for data serialization.
Experience developing automated software build, test, and deployment workflows.
Familiarity with version control systems, configuration management, and continuous integration practices.
Experience troubleshooting application performance and infrastructure integration issues.
Experience supporting Government, Department of Defense, or Intelligence Community mission environments.
Three years of experience with distributed scalable NoSQL Big Data stores, MapReduce technologies, HDFS, and JSON and/or BSON, where applicable to the opening; the posting says this contract-specific requirement applies to 15% of SWE2 staffing and should be confirmed.

Responsibilities

Analyze user requirements and derive software design and performance requirements.
Design, code, maintain, and enhance complex software systems and components using Python and Kotlin and/or Java.
Develop application logic, integration components, backend services, reusable software components, and algorithms.
Debug software, correct defects, and troubleshoot integration, deployment, configuration, database, search-platform, and performance issues.
Integrate software components into new or modified systems and operating environments, including databases, search technologies, AWS services, and distributed data repositories.
Develop and optimize software interfaces, database queries, search queries, indexing operations, and data retrieval processes.
Develop and support applications operating in AWS; use Terraform for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment automation.
Review and test software components against documented requirements; develop or execute test procedures and document results, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
Analyze application and system performance and recommend improvements to architecture, reliability, maintainability, resource utilization, and development practices.
Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware engineers, database personnel, developers, and stakeholders to derive requirements and resolve technical issues.
Support software deployment, installation, configuration, integration, operational validation, and maintenance activities.
Write, review, and maintain software and system documentation, including architectures, algorithms, interfaces, configurations, dependencies, testing, and integration procedures.
Serve as a team lead when appropriate, oversee development activities within established constraints, and provide technical guidance to team members.
Support improvements to development procedures, documentation standards, and adherence to software engineering practices and project requirements.
Perform additional Software Engineering responsibilities as required to support mission objectives.

Benefits

Company contribution of 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no employee matching requirement and immediate vesting.
Paid time off of up to 200 hours annually, with allocation flexibility at the start of each calendar year.
Voluntary medical plan options, some with a Health Savings Account.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
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.