Software Engineer (SWE) Skill Level 1

Wyetech•Fort Meade, MD

2d•$78 - $105

About The Position

Wyetech is seeking a Skill Level 1 Software Engineer to support the design, development, integration, maintenance, and enhancement of complex software systems for mission-critical government programs. The role develops and maintains solutions that may include processing-intensive analytics, advanced algorithms, large-scale data processing, real-time applications, and business management information systems. The engineer works independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable, efficient, and scalable software based on documented system and mission requirements. The position spans the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, software architecture, application development, debugging, testing, integration, and technical documentation. It requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph and U.S. citizenship. Candidates must qualify through one of the stated education and experience combinations: a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline plus seven years of relevant experience, or the specified experience-substitution pathway totaling eleven years of relevant software engineering experience. Employees must maintain applicable clearance and program access requirements. The stated hourly pay range is $77.74–$105.27. Wyetech describes its employee experience as including a SEP IRA contribution, paid time off, optional benefit plans for eligible full-time employees, referral bonuses, mobility among supported contracts, team events, and other employee offerings.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
U.S. citizenship; must maintain applicable security clearance and program access requirements throughout employment.
Demonstrated experience designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems for programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Experience analyzing user requirements and translating functional and operational needs into software design and performance requirements.
Experience designing, coding, debugging, testing, and maintaining software applications and components.
Experience identifying software defects, investigating problem reports, and implementing corrective solutions.
Experience modifying software to improve functionality, resolve errors, enhance performance, or accommodate system architecture and hardware changes.
Experience integrating software components into new or modified systems and operating environments.
Knowledge of software development methodologies, design principles, coding standards, and established development processes.
Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining software documentation, system specifications, and technical design materials.
Experience developing and executing software test procedures to validate functionality, performance, and requirements compliance.
Experience developing database queries and working with databases, data repositories, or data management interfaces.
Experience analyzing software and system performance requirements to develop efficient and reliable technical solutions.
Understanding of software architecture, system integration, hardware/software trade-offs, and software reuse principles.
Ability to collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, developers, and mission stakeholders.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, technical communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative software development team.
Meet one of the listed qualification pathways: a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus seven years of Software Engineer experience supporting similar programs and contracts; or eleven years of relevant Software Engineering experience, with the stated substitution allowing four additional years of qualifying experience to replace the bachelor's degree requirement in addition to the seven years of required experience.
Demonstrated experience supporting complex software development throughout the software development lifecycle.
Experience translating technical and operational requirements into functional software solutions.
Ability to develop, integrate, troubleshoot, and maintain software applications in complex technical environments.
Experience collaborating with technical teams on software design, testing, integration, and sustainment.
Strong understanding of software engineering principles, requirements analysis, system performance, and technical documentation.
Ability to independently analyze technical challenges and contribute to engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

Analyze user requirements to derive software design specifications, functional requirements, and system performance objectives.
Design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems based on technical and operational requirements.
Develop software for processing-intensive analytics, large-scale data manipulation, real-time processing, advanced algorithms, and business information systems.
Design and code new applications and modify existing software to add functionality and capabilities.
Debug software, identify defect root causes, and implement corrective solutions to resolve problem reports.
Integrate software components into new or modified systems, applications, and operating environments.
Develop and implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
Design, develop, and implement software interfaces for complex databases, data repositories, and information systems.
Develop queries to retrieve, manipulate, and process information in databases and repositories.
Review and test software components for compliance with design requirements, performance standards, and functional specifications.
Assist with developing, executing, and documenting functional, integration, and performance test procedures.
Analyze system performance requirements and collaborate with users and systems engineers on software solutions.
Evaluate workflows, data usage, software processes, and technical constraints to identify improvement opportunities.
Modify software to correct errors, accommodate hardware changes, improve performance, or respond to operational requirements.
Use scientific analysis and mathematical modeling to predict and evaluate proposed software design outcomes.
Contribute to software architecture and system design discussions, including software components, interfaces, and integration requirements.
Evaluate hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse opportunities, and COTS/GOTS alternatives to custom development.
Support requirements analysis and decomposition from system-level specifications to software components.
Write, review, and maintain software documentation, system design specifications, technical procedures, and test results.
Recommend improvements to documentation, development processes, coding practices, and engineering standards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to troubleshoot technical issues and implement enhancements.
Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, technical discussions, and engineering assessments.
Serve as a software development team lead when appropriate to the project methodology and assigned responsibilities.
Apply engineering best practices to improve application reliability, maintainability, scalability, and performance.
Support software integration, system testing, defect resolution, and ongoing application sustainment throughout the software development lifecycle.
Perform other software engineering responsibilities as needed to support program and mission objectives.

Benefits

Company 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.
Paid time off of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations, with flexibility to adjust the allocation at the start of each calendar year.
Eligible full-time employees may participate in voluntary medical plan options, some with a Health Savings Account.
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.