Cloud Software Engineer 3

Wyetech • $183K — $259K *

Annapolis Junction, MD 20701In-Person

Information Technology

8 - 10 years of experience

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Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with agency appropriate polygraph necessary.
8+ years of hands-on software development experience required.
4+ years in high-level programming languages like Java, C, or C++.
3+ years in software integration and unit testing with developed test plans.
3+ years of software development on UNIX/Linux systems (preferably Red Hat).
Bachelor's in Computer Science or related technical field; Master's degree may substitute for 2 years.

Responsibilities

Design and implement secure, scalable cloud-based solutions for mission-critical environments.
Architect cloud infrastructure and develop technical plans for deployment of cloud services.
Collaborate with product teams to define requirements for new cloud-based products and services.
Lead deployment of cloud management platforms while enhancing system performance and efficiency.
Support development of cloud services portfolio with value-added capabilities for enterprise infrastructure.
Make solution recommendations and prepare Basis of Estimate documentation for cloud initiatives.
Conduct cost-benefit analyses of cloud solutions versus alternatives to determine optimal strategies.

Benefits

Wyetech contributes 20% of gross compensation to a fully vested Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA from day one.
Generous PTO plan with up to 200 hours annually, flexible for employee needs.
Variety of medical plan options including Health Savings Accounts (HSA), vision and dental coverage.
Short and long-term disability insurance included, plus life and AD&D benefits.
Options for accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection insurances available.
Up to $10,000 in employee referral bonuses and mobility among various supported contracts.
Engaging company culture with team-building events and complimentary clothing orders annually.

Full Job Description

Provide cloud software research, development, and engineering services to include requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, sustainment, testing, validation, and issue diagnosis/resolution.

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

Designs, develops, and implements secure cloud-based solutions that support scalable, resilient, and mission-critical environments.
Responsible for architecting cloud infrastructure, developing detailed technical plans, and defining specifications to support the deployment of modern cloud platforms and services.
Collaborates closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements and develop specifications for new cloud[1]based products, services, applications, and enterprise solutions.
Leads the deployment and integration of cloud management platforms, continuously evaluating system performance and implementing enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Supports the development and expansion of a cloud services portfolio, including value-added capabilities that enhance enterprise infrastructure and mission support.
Develops solution recommendations and prepares Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation for cloud initiatives.
Conducts cost-benefit analyses comparing cloud solutions with alternatives such as virtual private networks, dedicated hosting, or on-premises infrastructure to identify optimal deployment strategies and areas of highest return on investment.
Performs operations and maintenance of secure managed cloud platforms, ensuring system availability, performance, and compliance with security requirements.
Implements automation to improve operational efficiency, including monitoring, alerting, and automated remediation of system events.
Designs, develops, and maintains infrastructure as code (IaC) and leverages CI/CD pipelines to enable consistent, repeatable deployments and streamlined platform management.

Required Qualifications

TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
8+ years of hands-on experience in software development, including requirements analysis, design, integration, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
4+ years developing in high-level languages such as Java, C, or C++.
3+ years in software integration and unit testing, including test plan and script development.
3+ years developing software on UNIX/Linux (Red Hat 3-5).
Bachelor's in Computer Science or a related technical field (e.g., Math, Information Systems, Engineering) is required (a Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Required Certifications

One of the following certifications is required prior to starting:

AWS Solutions Architect - Associate
AWS Developer - Associate
AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional

Desired Technical Skills

Strong expertise in AWS SDKs, APIs, and cloud architecture design.
Experience with the AWS Well-Architected Framework and serverless deployments.
Hands-on with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform.
Skilled in CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
Proficient with GitLab for version control.
Familiarity with AWS Cost Management tools like Pricing Calculator and Cost Explorer.
Experience using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and other AWS monitoring services

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 Benefits
Short and Long-Term Disability
Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
Optional 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 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.

$87.78 - $124.84 an hour

Pay Range: $87.78 - $124.84per hour*

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.

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