Software Engineer

Wyetech•Columbia, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wyetech is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement complex software capabilities for computer-based systems. The engineer will collaborate with other engineers in a small-business development team to deliver software solutions that meet client needs, using modern tools and technologies in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on Java-based software development and expects experience integrating AI coding agents such as Claude Code or Google's Gemini/Antigravity workflows into everyday engineering. The engineer will use agents for multi-file feature development, refactoring, and automated test generation, while managing agent context across complex, multi-repository architectures and reviewing generated code for security, performance, and architectural alignment. Additional duties may be assigned. The position is hybrid, averaging one to two days per week at Wyetech's Columbia, Maryland office, with flexibility to accommodate schedule changes. United States citizenship and an active Secret U.S. Government security clearance are required. DoD 8140/8570 compliance certification must be obtained within 60 days of employment.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in software engineering, modern Java frameworks and libraries (such as Spring and Guava), and a bachelor's degree in a related field; alternatively, three years of relevant experience and a master's degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and nine years of relevant experience.
Experience designing enterprise APIs.
Experience with RESTful web services.
Experience with microservices architecture.
Experience with object-oriented programming paradigms.
Experience with the agile software lifecycle.
Experience with configuration management tools such as Git, Nexus, and Maven.
Comfort working on a Linux command line.
Ability to learn quickly and work independently as well as in a team.
Problem-solving skills and ability to review information and compile data as needed.
Strong working knowledge and experience developing Java-based software capabilities.
Inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent testing skills.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
Proven experience integrating advanced AI agents, specifically Claude Code or Google's Antigravity/Gemini agentic workflows, into daily software engineering routines.
Experience using autonomous agents for multi-file feature implementation, complex refactoring, and automated unit/integration test generation.
Ability to manage AI-agent context across complex, multi-repository architectures and audit generated code for security, performance, and architectural alignment.
DoD 8140/8570 compliance certification required within 60 days of employment.
Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, averaging one to two days per week at the Columbia, Maryland office, and adapt to schedule changes as needed.
Active Secret U.S. Government security clearance and United States citizenship are required due to federal contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret clearance.
Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure.
Experience with distributed databases, NoSQL databases, and full-text search engines such as Elasticsearch, MongoDB, or Solr.
Scripting experience.
Daily engineering workflow experience with AI tools such as Claude Code or Gemini, including agent-assisted implementation, refactoring, and automated testing.
Prior experience or familiarity with Data Lakes/Warehouses, specifically BDP or JCRS-D.
Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and standard software development tool suites such as JIRA, Confluence, and GitHub Enterprise.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement complex software capabilities for computer-based systems.
Collaborate with engineers to create software solutions that meet client needs.
Develop Java-based software capabilities.
Use AI coding agents for multi-file feature implementations, codebase refactoring, and automated unit and integration test generation.
Guide AI agents through complex, multi-repository architectures, manage context, and critically review generated code for security, performance, and architectural alignment.
Keep up-to-date with emerging software development trends and technologies.
Work in a fast-paced small-business environment with a development team.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

SEP IRA contribution equivalent to 20% of salary.
PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually; employees can adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, subject to applicable state leave regulations.
Choice of 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 and work locations.
Team-building events, including monthly lunches, a summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
Two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.