Software Engineer 2

Wyetech is seeking an experienced HPC Systems Software Engineer (SWE2) to develop, maintain, and enhance system management infrastructure software and services supporting High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments. This position focuses on Linux-based software development, infrastructure automation, system integration, and the management of scalable, reliable computing platforms supporting mission-critical operations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong Python and Bash scripting experience, familiarity with infrastructure management and security technologies, and experience with containerization, automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Experience working in Linux environments, including command-line interfaces (CLI), 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.

• Familiarity with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools such as NetBox.

• Experience with secrets management technologies, including HashiCorp Vault.

• Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions such as Keycloak.

• Experience with containerization technologies, including Docker, Podman, and containerd.

• Experience using automation frameworks such as Ansible to orchestrate software and infrastructure deployments.

• Familiarity with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools, including GitLab CI and Jenkins.

• Experience using Git for source code management, version control, and collaborative development.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with observability, monitoring, and analytics platforms such as Splunk.

• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies.

• Experience using Atlassian collaboration and development tools, including Jira and Confluence.

The Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, deploys, documents, maintains, and enhances complex software systems based on documented requirements. These systems may include large-scale computing infrastructure, system management services, data repositories, monitoring solutions, and cloud-based technologies.

The engineer applies software development methodologies, configuration management practices, and system integration principles while supporting reliable, secure, and scalable HPC environments.

Responsibilities and Capabilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance system management infrastructure software and services supporting Linux-based HPC environments.

• Design and implement Python applications and Bash scripts to automate infrastructure management and operational processes.

• Support the integration and maintenance of infrastructure management tools, including NetBox, HashiCorp Vault, and Keycloak.

• Develop and maintain containerized applications and services using Docker, Podman, and containerd.

• Implement and optimize infrastructure automation and deployment workflows using Ansible.

• Support CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes using GitLab CI, Jenkins, and related technologies.

• Analyze system requirements and translate them into software design, integration, and performance specifications.

• Debug software defects, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and implement enhancements to improve system reliability and performance.

• Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, and infrastructure teams to support HPC platform operations and system integration.

• Develop and execute software testing procedures, maintain technical documentation, and implement process improvements.

• Support configuration management, version control, and software quality assurance throughout the development lifecycle.

• Provide technical guidance and support software development activities in accordance with project requirements.

Qualifications:

Candidates must meet one (1) of the following education and experience combinations:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of Software Engineering experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of Software Engineering experience.

• Seven (7) years of Software Engineering experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Relevant experience must include software development, programming, integration, testing, troubleshooting, deployment, and maintenance within comparable technical environments.

Security Clearance and Additional Requirements:

• Security Clearance: Clearance and polygraph requirements must be confirmed for this specific opening.

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Additional benefits include:

Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Vision and Dental

• Life and AD&D Benefits

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances

• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000

• Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts

• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS

• Various team-building events throughout the year, such as monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.

• Employees receive two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.

Hourly Pay Range: $83.61–$113.23

Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications; and geographic location. Hourly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.