Software Engineer (SWE) Skill Level 2

Wyetech is seeking an experienced Software Engineer (SWE2) to develop, maintain, and enhance system management infrastructure software and services supporting High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems in a Linux environment.

This position focuses on Python software development, infrastructure automation, system integration, and continuous integration and delivery to support reliable, scalable, and efficient HPC operations. The Software Engineer will collaborate with software developers, systems administrators, infrastructure engineers, and mission stakeholders to deliver software solutions that improve system management capabilities and streamline operational workflows.

The ideal candidate will possess strong Python development experience, proficiency with Linux administration tools and Bash scripting, and familiarity with CI/CD processes and Agile software development methodologies.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

• Experience using the Linux command-line interface (CLI) and associated Linux tools for software development, troubleshooting, and system management.

• Proficiency in Bash and Python scripting to automate administrative tasks, system operations, and technical workflows.

• Recent hands-on software development experience using Python.

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

• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) software development methodologies.

• Experience using Git for source code management, branching strategies, version control, and team collaboration.

Desired Skills:

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

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

• Experience with secrets management technologies, including HashiCorp Vault.

• Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including Keycloak.

• Familiarity with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools, including NetBox.

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

• 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 processing-intensive analytics, data repositories, real-time applications, system management services, and infrastructure monitoring solutions.

The Level 2 Software Engineer applies modern software engineering methodologies, configuration management practices, and system integration principles to develop reliable and maintainable software solutions supporting mission-critical computing environments.

Responsibilities and Capabilities:

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

• Develop and maintain Python applications, utilities, and supporting services to improve HPC system management and operational efficiency.

• Create and maintain Bash and Python scripts to automate administrative tasks, system operations, and infrastructure workflows.

• Analyze user and system requirements to develop software design specifications, functional requirements, and performance standards.

• Debug existing applications, resolve software defects, and implement enhancements to improve functionality, reliability, and maintainability.

• Integrate software components into new or existing HPC infrastructure systems and operating environments.

• Develop, configure, and support CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI to facilitate automated software integration, testing, and deployment.

• Apply Agile, Scrum, or SAFe development methodologies to support iterative software development and continuous improvement.

• Utilize Git for source code management, configuration control, and collaborative development.

• Develop and execute software testing procedures to validate functionality, performance, and compliance with design requirements.

• Support the development and integration of software solutions for infrastructure automation, monitoring, and system management.

• Collaborate with software developers, system administrators, infrastructure engineers, and mission stakeholders to identify requirements and resolve technical challenges.

• Evaluate software performance, investigate operational issues, and recommend improvements to enhance HPC system management capabilities.

• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation covering software configurations, application functionality, system integrations, and operational procedures.

• Support software deployment, installation, configuration management, and ongoing operational sustainment.

• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, testing activities, and process improvement initiatives.

• Provide technical guidance and contribute to team 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.

OR

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

OR

• Seven (7) years of Software Engineering experience.

All qualifying experience must be in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Security Clearance and Additional Requirements:

• Required Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

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.