Software Engineer (SWE) Skill Level 2

Wyetech is seeking an experienced Software Engineer (SWE2) to develop, sustain, troubleshoot, and enhance the GHOSTGEM software suite of applications, including DINO. This position focuses on software development, system integration, containerized application deployment, and infrastructure automation in support of mission-critical operations.

The Software Engineer will be responsible for implementing, testing, and integrating software solutions with Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS), and Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) products, packages, and libraries.

The ideal candidate will possess strong Python development experience, proficiency in Linux environments, and experience with MongoDB, containerization technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development practices.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

• Experience working in Linux environments, including proficiency with the Linux command-line interface (CLI), system utilities, and troubleshooting tools.

• Experience developing Bash scripts to automate administrative tasks, system configurations, and operational workflows.

• Recent hands-on software development experience using Python 3.x.

• Experience working with NoSQL databases, including MongoDB.

• Experience with containerization technologies, including Docker and containerd.

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

• Familiarity with container orchestration technologies, including Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with Helm charts for deploying and managing containerized services within Kubernetes environments.

• Familiarity with messaging frameworks and message queue technologies, including RabbitMQ.

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, methodologies, and automation tools such as Ansible.

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

Desired Skills:

• Experience working with SQL databases, including PostgreSQL.

• 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, large-scale data repositories, real-time applications, data transport services, and software development and monitoring platforms.

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

Responsibilities and Capabilities:

• Develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance the GHOSTGEM software suite, including DINO applications and associated services.

• Design, develop, test, and integrate software components using Python 3.x and supporting technologies.

• Integrate mission applications with COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products, packages, and libraries.

• Develop and maintain Bash scripts to automate operational tasks and improve development efficiency.

• Design, implement, and maintain data storage and retrieval capabilities using MongoDB and other applicable database technologies.

• Develop, deploy, and sustain containerized applications using Docker and containerd.

• Support container orchestration and application deployment using Kubernetes and Helm charts.

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI to support automated software integration, testing, and deployment.

• Integrate messaging frameworks such as RabbitMQ to support application communication and data processing workflows.

• Apply Infrastructure as Code principles and automation tools such as Ansible to improve deployment consistency and operational reliability.

• Analyze user requirements and translate them into software design, functional, and performance specifications.

• Debug existing applications, resolve software defects, and implement enhancements to improve system functionality and performance.

• Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, and mission stakeholders to support application integration and operational requirements.

• Develop and execute software testing procedures, maintain technical documentation, and ensure adherence to software quality standards.

• Support configuration management, source control, and continuous improvement throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Provide technical guidance and contribute to 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.

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.