Software Engineer (SWE) – Skill Level 2 (18309)

Support the Integration Services team building and sustaining mission-critical software and cloud-based solutions in an onsite role in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add features and functionality
• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems for mission-critical applications
• Debug defects and correct errors in existing software
• Integrate software into new or modified systems and operating environments
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
• Modify software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance
• Design and develop software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes
• Build software solutions by analyzing performance standards, data usage, workflows, and operational requirements
• Review software components for adherence to design requirements and document testing results
• Recommend improvements to software architecture, development practices, and system performance
• Develop and enhance software components using Python and Kotlin/Java
• Implement application logic, integration components, and backend services
• Troubleshoot software defects and optimize application performance
• Create reusable, maintainable software components
• Integrate Python and Kotlin/Java applications with databases, search technologies, and cloud services
• Review and test components to ensure functionality and reliability
• Document software functionality, technical dependencies, and configuration requirements
• Develop and support software applications operating within AWS cloud environments
• Use Terraform for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment automation
• Integrate AWS services with enterprise applications and software components
• Troubleshoot cloud deployment, configuration, and integration issues
• Support infrastructure changes needed for software enhancements and operational improvements
• Collaborate with systems and cloud engineers to align solutions with infrastructure and performance requirements
• Optimize cloud resource utilization, reliability, and operational efficiency
• Document cloud infrastructure configurations, dependencies, and deployment procedures
• Develop, configure, integrate, and maintain Elasticsearch and/or OpenSearch solutions
• Support integration with distributed search and analytics platforms
• Develop and optimize search queries, indexing, and data retrieval processes
• Troubleshoot search integration failures, configuration issues, and performance bottlenecks
• Maintain technical documentation for search configurations, interfaces, and integration procedures
• Develop data queries for databases and data repositories
• Design and implement complex database interfaces and data access components
• Support integration between applications and distributed data repositories
• Evaluate data storage, retrieval, and processing requirements
• Troubleshoot database connectivity, data access, and integration issues; optimize queries to improve performance
• Collaborate with systems engineers and database personnel to resolve technical issues
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures; verify adherence to design requirements
• Analyze software performance and identify optimization opportunities
• Design and implement algorithms with timing, resource, or interface constraints
• Perform quality control on software deliverables; implement corrective actions
• Validate modifications, integrations, and deployment activities
• Document test procedures, results, deficiencies, and corrective actions
• Support improvements to reliability, maintainability, and operational performance
• Serve as a team lead when assigned; oversee software development activities and delivery within project/process constraints
• Confer with systems and hardware engineers to derive requirements and identify technical limitations
• Evaluate system capabilities, performance requirements, and software interfaces
• Coordinate installation activities and monitor system functionality against operational specifications
• Support software integration, testing, and operational validation
• Provide technical guidance to team members; collaborate to resolve complex integration challenges
• Write, review, and maintain software and system documentation; keep accurate records of software changes, test results, and troubleshooting activities
• Perform additional software engineering responsibilities as required to support mission objectives

Requirements

• Demonstrated software development experience using Python
• Experience developing applications using Kotlin and/or Java
• Hands-on experience using Terraform for infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and automation
• Experience developing, configuring, integrating, or supporting Elasticsearch and/or OpenSearch
• Experience developing and supporting applications within Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Experience designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems
• Experience integrating software components into new or modified systems and operating environments
• Experience developing software interfaces and data queries for databases or data repositories
• Experience troubleshooting software defects, integration failures, and performance issues
• Experience developing or implementing algorithms to meet functional and performance requirements
• Experience analyzing software requirements and translating them into technical designs
• Experience reviewing and testing software components to ensure adherence to documented requirements
• Experience developing and maintaining software and system documentation
• Experience collaborating with systems engineers and technical personnel to resolve software integration issues
• Experience supporting software deployment, configuration, and operational maintenance activities
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a software engineering team
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph completed within the past seven (7) years
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Must maintain applicable security clearance and program access requirements throughout employment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Four (4) additional years of Software Engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for the bachelor's degree requirement
• Min experience for this level: 4 years
• Level-appropriate experience substitution options listed: 14 years or 18 years of qualifying experience depending on how the program defines experience (as provided)
• Additional listed data environment exposure: distributed, scalable Big Data stores (NoSQL) such as HBase, CloudBase/Accumulo, Google Bigtable, or comparable technologies
• MapReduce programming models (e.g., Hadoop, Hive, Pig)
• HDFS experience
• Data serialization formats such as JSON and/or BSON

Technologies

• Python
• Kotlin
• Java
• AWS
• Terraform
• Elasticsearch
• OpenSearch
• RESTful APIs
• HBase
• CloudBase/Accumulo
• Google Bigtable
• NoSQL
• MapReduce
• Hadoop
• Hive
• Pig
• HDFS
• JSON
• BSON
• Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS)

Benefits

• SEP IRA automatic contribution of 20% of each employee's gross compensation, fully vested from day one
• PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually
• 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
• Team-building events throughout the year (e.g., monthly lunches, summer company picnic, annual holiday party)
• Two complimentary branded clothing orders annually

Pay

• USD 76.95–97.25 per hour (general guideline; not a guarantee of compensation)

Additional Contract-Specific Big Data Experience (Where Applicable)

• SWE2 staffing identifies an additional cloud and Big Data requirement involving three (3) years of demonstrated experience with:
• Distributed, scalable Big Data stores (NoSQL) such as HBase, CloudBase/Accumulo, Google Bigtable, or comparable technologies
• MapReduce programming models such as Hadoop, Hive, or Pig
• Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS)
• Data serialization formats such as JSON and/or BSON
• Applicability to this opening should be confirmed (listed as applicable to 15% of the SWE2 labor category staffing)

Clearance

• Required clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
• Polygraph requirement: must possess an in-scope Full Scope Polygraph completed within the past seven (7) years