Software Engineer; Hybrid - Security Clearance

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. We are a cutting‑edge technology company that is dedicated to developing innovative software solutions for our clients.

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our team. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing complex software capabilities for computer‑based systems. You will work closely with other talented engineers to create software solutions that meet the needs of our clients. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with modern tools and technologies, and you will be encouraged to stay up‑to‑date with the latest developments in the field.

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that is committed to delivering high‑quality software solutions to our clients. If you are a self‑motivated, creative, and detail‑oriented software engineer who is passionate about developing innovative software solutions, we would love to hear from you.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an appropriate security clearance are required (e.g., Active TS/SCI with agency‑appropriate polygraph).

• Must have a strong working knowledge and experience developing Java and/or Kotlin based software capabilities.
• Should have an inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent testing skills.
• Must also possess strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
• Seamlessly transition between hands‑on execution and team guidance, treating mentorship and team leadership as inherent components of senior‑level impact.
• Keep up‑to‑date with emerging trends and technologies in software development.
• Will work in a fast‑paced, small business environment with our talented team.

Additional duties as assigned.

• Security clearance: A current U.S. Government security clearance is not required on day 1, but will be processed for a Secret level clearance; U.S. citizenship required. Candidates with a Secret or TS level clearance may also be considered.
• At least 9 years of experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g., Spring, Guava) and a bachelor’s degree in a related field; 7 years relevant experience with a master’s degree; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1–2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

• Experience in designing enterprise APIs.
• Experience in RESTful web services.
• Experience in Microservices architecture.
• Experience in Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigms.
• Experience with the agile software lifecycle.
• Has a proven ability to learn quickly and works well both independently as well as in a team setting.
• Experience with the Linux operating system.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Git, Nexus, Maven).
• Demonstrated experience serving as a tech lead, mentor, or manager for engineering teams.

• Experience with cloud-native technologies, specifically AWS or Azure.
• Proficiency in distributed databases, No
  
  SQL, and search engines like Elasticsearch, Mongo
  
  DB, or Solr.
• Strong scripting skills and familiarity with Kotlin (preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Previous exposure to our Big‑Data Platform.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and standard development tools (Jira, Confluence, Git Hub). Ability to obtain or maintain DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications.

• Automatic 20 % contribution to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP IRA) from day one.
• Generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, with flexibility to adjust allocation each…