Application Developer (Software Engineer 2)

Wyetech, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP IRA contributions

PTO up to 200 hours annually

Medical plans (options)

Vision and Dental

Life and AD&D

Disability coverage

Job summary

Wyetech, LLC is seeking a Senior Application Developer to build scalable analytics and software solutions supporting mission objectives. You will collaborate with data scientists and mission analysts to operationalize data science within customer architectures.

The role emphasizes prototyping, integrating, testing, deploying, and maintaining analytical capabilities across the organization, with a focus on big data and ML fundamentals.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java, Python, and PySpark.
• Experience developing analytical tools and applications using Jupyter Notebooks and GM.
• Experience with customer corporate tools, system architectures, data flows, and big data environments.
• Familiarity with machine learning fundamentals, data analysis, and scalable analytics.
• Experience developing, integrating, testing, deploying, and maintaining software applications in operational environments.
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, and GitLab.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate with data scientists, mission analysts, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, verify, validate, implement, apply, and maintain software systems.
• Apply CS principles, discrete math, probability, statistics to software systems.
• Develop, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain scalable analytical tools for mission requirements.
• Collaborate with data scientists and mission analysts to translate requirements into software solutions.
• Utilize customer architectures, data repositories, and big data environments to support analytics workflows.
• Develop technical documentation, provide training, and present briefings to stakeholders.

Skills

Java

Python

PySpark

Jupyter Notebooks

GM

Big data

Machine learning

Agile

Collaboration

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitLab

Job description

Senior Application Developer (Software Engineer Level 2 – SWE2)

Wyetech is seeking a motivated Senior Application Developer (Software Engineer Level 2) to develop scalable custom analytics and innovative software solutions supporting critical mission objectives. The developer will collaborate directly with data scientists and mission analysts to develop tools that enhance discovery, advance analytical tradecraft, and address complex global challenges. This position focuses on prototyping, developing, integrating, testing, deploying, and maintaining analytical capabilities within the customer's corporate architecture to operationalize data science.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Proficiency in Java, Python, and PySpark.
• Experience developing analytical tools and applications using Jupyter Notebooks and GM.
• Experience working with customer corporate tools, system architectures, data flows, and big data environments.
• Familiarity with machine learning fundamentals, data analysis, and scalable analytics.
• Experience developing, integrating, testing, deploying, and maintaining software applications within operational environments.
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, and GitLab.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate directly with data scientists, mission analysts, and technical stakeholders to develop mission-focused solutions.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with software development processes, including requirements analysis, software design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, maintenance, and programming.
• Experience with Data Science and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML).
• Experience using Large Language Models (LLMs).

The Software Engineer shall analyze, design, verify, validate, implement, apply, and maintain software systems. Appropriately apply discrete mathematics, probability, statistics, and other relevant computer science principles to complex software systems. Generalize techniques across multiple domains, develop appropriate documentation and training, and present technical briefings and demonstrations to stakeholders.

Capabilities:

• (U) Analyze, design, develop, verify, validate, implement, and maintain software systems and analytical applications.
• (U) Apply computer science principles, discrete mathematics, probability, and statistics to complex software systems.
• (U) Develop, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain scalable analytical tools supporting mission requirements.
• (U) Collaborate with data scientists and mission analysts to translate operational requirements into innovative software solutions.
• (U) Utilize customer corporate architectures, data repositories, and big data environments to support analytical workflows.
• (U) Develop appropriate technical documentation, provide training, and present briefings and demonstrations to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Candidates must meet one (1) of the following education and experience combinations:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a qualifying related discipline plus five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Science or a qualifying related discipline plus three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Doctoral degree in Computer Science or a qualifying related discipline with no additional experience required.
• Associate's degree in Computer Science or a qualifying related discipline plus seven (7) years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth, directly related experience.

Degree requirements:

• Degrees must be in Computer Science or a qualifying related discipline.
• Related degrees, including Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, or Information Systems, may be considered if coursework is equivalent to a Computer Science concentration covering algorithms, computer architecture, programming methodologies and languages, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics.

Relevant experience must include software development and programming, including requirements analysis, software design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance.

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• CCA Acceptance: Candidates requiring a CCA will be considered.
• Citizenship: United States Citizenship required.

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.

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
• 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 complimentary branded clothing orders annually.

Hourly Pay Range: $59.26–$80.25

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.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.

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