The Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, deploys, documents, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requirements. These systems might include, but are not limited to, processing intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, business management information systems, and systems which incorporate data repositories, data transport services, and application and systems development and monitoring. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Open Source Software (OSS) and/or Commercial OffThe-Shelf (COTS) Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) software in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components. Experience developing in Unix. Ability to perform shell scripting. Working knowledge of Configuration Management (CM) tools and Web Services implementation. The Software Engineer shall be responsible for developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting GHOSTGEM's software suite of applications. Software development activities include implementation, testing, and integration with other COTS and FOSS products, packages, and libraries. Capabilities • Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements. • Debug existing software and correct defects. • Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features. • Write or review software and system documentation. • Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments. • Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories. • Software development using languages such as C, C++, Python, Ruby, Perl, JavaScript, etc. • Has experience with agile development processes. • Has experience with source code control systems, such as Git. • Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project. • Design and development of relational and non-relational database applications. • Use of orchestration frameworks such as Spring and Kafka. • Familiarization with queue management systems • Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards. • Develop and execute test procedures for software components. • Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards and conferring with users or system engineers; analyzing systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigating problem areas. • Modify existing software to adapt to new hardware or to improve its performance. • Design, develop, and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design decisions. • Java development using the Eclipse IDE (Integrated Development Environment). • Development of Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) applications • Experience using collaboration and software development tools (ie. Atlassian). • Software development using continuous integration practices. • Experience with container technologies (ie. Docker). • Unix shell scripting • Development of event driven, or data driven analytics Required Qualifications • TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly • Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university. OR • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus two (2) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity OR • Four (4) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. Required Technical Skills • Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Tools • Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python • Recent software development experience using Java • Recent software development experience using the Spring Framework including Spring Boot, Spring Data and Spring Integration • Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containerd • Experience with container orchestration technologies including Kubernetes • Familiar with Messaging Frameworks such as RabbitMQ and Kafka • Familiar with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as Bamboo and GitLab CI • Familiar with IaC principles, methodologies, and tools including Ansible • Experience using Git Source Control System Desired Technical Skills • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence • Experience creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services in a Kubernetes environment 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. $52.46 - $107.37 an hour Pay Range: $52.46 - $107.37 per 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.