The Role
Develops, tests, maintains, and enhances complex software systems for federal government customers. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, software design, algorithm development, database interaction, debugging, system integration, technical documentation, quality control, and collaboration with systems and hardware engineering teams. The role also supports Agile/Scrum delivery, process improvement, and small-team leadership while requiring an active TS/SCI clearance with an agency-appropriate polygraph.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).
Capabilities
- Analyze user and system requirements to inform software design, performance expectations, and technical feasibility
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications, including enhancing existing systems with new features and capabilities
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to ensure system reliability and performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., systems and hardware engineers) to align software solutions with broader system architecture and constraints
- Develop and optimize data queries and database interactions, ranging from simple retrievals to complex data processing logic
- Contribute to system integration efforts across new or existing environments, ensuring compatibility and stability
- Apply algorithmic thinking to meet functional and performance requirements, including implementing efficient and scalable solutions
- Support testing efforts by developing and executing test procedures for software components
- Create, review, and maintain clear technical documentation for software and system components
- Recommend and implement improvements to development processes, documentation standards, and team workflows
- Perform quality control activities to ensure adherence to coding standards and system requirements
- Contribute effectively within a development team, with the ability to lead small efforts or tasks as needed
- Assist in coordinating development activities to ensure timely and compliant delivery of software solutions
- Support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and proposing practical enhancements
Required Qualifications
- TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
- 14 years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering, Management, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
- Four years of additional software engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
Required Technical Skills
- JIRA & GitLab: Experienced in managing development workflows, issue tracking, and version control.
- Proficient in coordinating Agile/Scrum teams to ensure timely delivery of projects.
Desired Technical Skills
- Agile / Scrum Methodologies: Applied iterative development and sprint planning to improve collaboration, transparency, and velocity in software delivery.
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform): Skilled in defining, provisioning, and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform, enabling automated, repeatable deployments.
- AWS Cloud Security: Implemented security best practices for cloud environments, including IAM policies, network segmentation, encryption, and auditing to protect resources and data.
- CI/CD Pipelines: Designed and maintained Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines to automate testing, building, and deployment, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
The Benefits Package
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Additional benefits include:
Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:
Company Environment & Perk
- 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 complementary branded clothing orders annually.
Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Affirmative Action Statement:
Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Accommodations:
Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [email protected]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.
Skills Required
- United States citizenship
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency-appropriate polygraph
- 14 years of software engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Management, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
- Four additional years of software engineering experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree
- Experience with JIRA and GitLab for development workflows, issue tracking, and version control
- Proficiency coordinating Agile/Scrum teams
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Experience with Terraform infrastructure as code
- Experience implementing AWS cloud security practices
- Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
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The Company
What We Do
Wyetech offers quality engineering services in the fields of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Data Analysis, and Cyber Security to federal and commercial customers. Wyetech has qualified employees in a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines; however, it is our quality that sets us apart from the rest. Candidates are internal referrals and are thoroughly scrutinized. The result of this has been tremendous, our customers recognize the level of quality and professionalism that Wyetech staff offer. Wyetech is always seeking new quality engineering talent. Please refer to our website for inquries and applications.
