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 primary role of the Software Engineer 2 is to drive research, modernization, and innovation initiatives across mission-critical systems. This role focuses on evaluating existing production environments, identifying modernization opportunities, and delivering rapid, validated solutions through structured trade studies and short-duration experiments.
You will collaborate directly with mission stakeholders to assess system gaps, design fail-fast experiments, and lead proof-of-concept development efforts that influence long-term architectural direction. Your work will directly impact modernization strategies, cloud adoption, and enterprise re-architecture efforts.
Limited telework available
***This position is eligible for a $5k bonus! (Includes 20% SEP IRA contribution)***
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).
Capabilties
Engage with mission stakeholders to identify operational challenges and modernization opportunitiesConduct trade studies and produce detailed technical research reports with actionable recommendationsDesign and execute short-duration (one-week) fail-fast experiments to validate feasibilityLead development of proof-of-concept solutions within six-week timelines, ensuring weekly demonstrablemilestonesProvide accurate time, scope, and resource estimates to maintain mission schedulesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate successful prototypes into operational environmentsPlan and support replatforming, rearchitecting, and refactoring of monolithic applications into cloud-nativesolutionsApply secure authentication, authorization, and PKI principles within modernized architecturesContinuously evaluate emerging technologies and propose innovative mission-aligned solutions
Required Qualifications
TS/SCI with agency appropriate polyBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experienceMinimum 14 years of relevant experience in software engineering, modernization, or solution architecture
Required Technical Skills
Strong proficiency in Java, Python, and JavaScript (ReactJS)Experience with AWS services including EC2 and S3Hands-on experience with REST-based services and modern API developmentExperience with the Atlassian Tool suite of software development and management products (Confluenceand Jira)Familiar with SAFe Agile principles, methodologies, and best practicesExperience with system administration of solutions related to metrics and monitoring, including SplunkExperience configuring and sustaining VMware ESXi/Virtualization environmentsExperience with IaC principles and automation tools including AnsibleExperience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and KubernetesStrong understanding of authentication and authorization frameworks including OAuth2 and OpenID ConnectExperience working with PKI and certificate managementExperience working in Agile development environmentsMust meet LCat Capabilities Requirements
Desired Technical Skills
Experience conducting modernization trade studies and architectural assessmentsExperience with graph databases such as Amazon Neptune or Neo4jFamiliarity with AI/ML tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging FaceExperience with GoLangExperience with GrafanaExperience with identity and access management platforms such as KeycloakExperience with CI/CD tools including Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub ActionsFamiliarity with build tools such as MavenExperience designing scalable, cloud-native architectures for mission systemsAbility to interpret ambiguity and translate high-level needs into technical solutionsComfortable guiding junior developers and organizing tasking within collaborative teamsExperience working in fast-paced, evolving mission environments
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.
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 BenefitsShort and Long-Term DisabilityHospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness InsurancesOptional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services
Company Environment & Perks
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 OCONUSVarious 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.
