Software Engineer 1

Laurel, MD
Full Time
KINGSPATH
Mid Level

Wyetech is seeking a Software Engineer Level 1 (SWE1) to support the development, testing, operation, and enhancement of secure software systems. The Software Engineer will apply advanced software-security techniques in compliance with the technical reference architecture while developing and maintaining complex software solutions.

The successful candidate will perform ongoing security testing, participate in code reviews, identify and mitigate software vulnerabilities, and collaborate with team members to promote secure coding practices. This position requires strong software-development experience and the ability to quickly learn and apply new tools and best practices.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Seven (7) years of experience as a Software Engineer (SWE) supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

• Demonstrated experience implementing, testing, and operating software using advanced software-security techniques in compliance with applicable technical reference architectures.

• Experience performing ongoing software security testing and participating in code reviews to improve application security and functionality.

• Experience debugging existing software and correcting defects.

• Experience designing and coding new software and modifying existing software.

• Ability to provide and recommend engineering designs for new software solutions that help identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.

• Experience contributing across multiple levels of software and system architecture.

• Experience developing and maintaining technical and system documentation.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and exchange knowledge regarding secure coding practices.

• Ability to quickly develop proficiency with new software-development tools and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities & LCAT Capabilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems, including processing-intensive analytics, algorithm development, large-data-set manipulation, real-time systems, and business-management information systems.

• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a software-development team.

• Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements and document test results.

• Resolve software problem reports and troubleshoot application issues.

• Apply software-development and software-design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.

• Provide input to system and software design, including hardware/software tradeoffs, software reuse, COTS/GOTS solutions, and requirements analysis.

• Write and review software and system documentation.

• Serve as a team lead when appropriate to the software-development process and project.

• Design and implement complex database or data-repository interfaces and queries.

• Develop and implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.

• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.

• Develop software solutions by analyzing system-performance standards, working with users and Systems Engineers, evaluating system flows and data usage, and investigating problem areas.

• Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, and improve performance.

• Design, develop, and modify software systems using appropriate scientific analysis and mathematical models to evaluate design outcomes and consequences.

Education & Experience:

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

• Four (4) years of additional Software Engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working with Open Source/NoSQL products, such as HBase, Accumulo, Bigtable, or similar technologies.

• A minimum of six (6) years of demonstrated experience, within the most recent eight (8) years, developing production software for Solaris or Linux environments.

• Six (6) years of experience developing software using Java, C, or C++.

• Demonstrated experience developing RESTful services.

• Demonstrated experience with Java development.

• Experience with Kubernetes.

• Previous experience developing analytics applications.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is 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.

Salary Range: $52.46 - $107.37
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.

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 staffing@wyetech.com. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.

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