Software Developer (Systems Software)

Wyetech • $90K — $120K *

Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person

Information Technology

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph
Proven expertise in Python development with data science libraries
Knowledge of ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, Keras, and scikit-learn
Experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques
Proficiency with AWS cloud services
Ability to work with RESTful services
Familiarity with SQL databases, particularly Postgres

Responsibilities

Support the development of component-based services for multi-application integration
Provide crucial development support for service and application enhancement
Collaborate with other program office projects to deliver mission-oriented software solutions
Identify user needs and translate them into functional software designs
Debug and test web applications to ensure optimal performance
Develop and maintain ETL pipelines for data processing
Implement machine learning models into production systems

Benefits

20% SEP IRA contributions fully vested from the start
Up to 200 hours of flexible PTO annually
Choice of comprehensive medical plans, including HSA options
Vision and dental coverage included
Life and AD&D insurance
Short and long-term disability benefits
Variety of optional insurance plans including critical illness and identity theft protection
Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000
Opportunities for mobility across supported contracts and locations
Engaging company culture with team-building events and perks like branded clothing

Full Job Description

Support a team creating component based services to integrate with multiple applications and frameworks. Provide development support for service and application development to enhance and develop mission-based solutions and support other program office software projects.

***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).

Required Qualifications

TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly

Required Technical Skills

Demonstrated experience developing Python applications with data science libraries.
Demonstrated experience with ML frameworks like scikit-learn, SpaCy, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras.
Demonstrated experience with Natural Language Processing techniques.
Demonstrated experience with AWS Services and Cloud based development.
Demonstrated experience working with REST services.
Demonstrated experience working with SQL, including Postgres.
Demonstrated experience with search syntax to include ICQL and Retrieval Ware.
Demonstrated on-the-job experience exhibiting analytical skills to assess customer requirements and create innovative solutions.
Demonstrated on-the-job experience exhibiting problem solving skills to include debugging and testing web applications.

Desired Technical Skills

Demonstrated experience in the practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods or services.
Demonstrated experience in design, such as design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Demonstrated experience in project management processes, procedures and tools.
Demonstrated experience in Project Management concepts and principles.
Demonstrated experience in Project planning and management skills, including scope of work, time estimation, and resource assignment.
Demonstrated experience in Technology Design, such as generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Demonstrated experience in Troubleshooting, such as determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Demonstrated experience in Systems Analysis, such as determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Demonstrated experience in Operations Analysis, such as analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Demonstrated experience in identifying technology gaps in current capabilities and processes.
Demonstrated experience in developing a project plan and workflow based on a project management model.
Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and problem solving both technical and non-technical issues with equipment, systems, networks, and computer operations.
Demonstrated experience in conveying technical information to non-technical individuals.
Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving issues related to development across multiple security boundaries including both high and low side environments.

Other Technical Skills

Experience designing and developing tools that integrate with mission applications.
Experience designing and developing collaborative tools, data manipulation techniques, data visualization techniques, and directory services.
Designing, building, and maintaining ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines for data applications.
Developing, testing, evaluating, and integrating machine learning models, in particular Large Language Models, into production software.
Creating RESTful APls or microservices (using Flask, FastAPI, or Django) to expose data insights or models to other applications.
Experience providing the operations and maintenance of operational systems including cloud based activities.
Experience modifying existing software to correct errors or to improve performance.
Experience optimizing algorithms for efficiency and implementing monitoring tools like Prometheus or MLflow to track model performance, detect drift, and ensure software reliability in production environments.
Experience analyzing user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost restraints for Sponsor consideration.
Experience consulting with customers about software system design and maintenance.
Experience developing and directing software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
Experience conferring with other application's systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
Experience correcting errors by making appropriate changes and confirming the desired results are produced.
Experience compiling and writing documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instruction so others can understand the program.
Experience writing, updating, and maintaining applications or software packages to handle specific tasks.
As needed, consulting with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify technical aspects of the program(s).

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.

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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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