Software Engineer 1

Wyetech
Annapolis Junction, MarylandFull-timePosted Sep 15, 2026

About the role

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.

The team is seeking a Software Engineer to implement, test, and operate using advanced software security techniques in compliance with the technical reference architecture to enhance software systems.

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).

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Capabilities

Perform on-going security testing and participate in code reviews to improve software security and features.

Debug, design, and code new software or modify existing software.

Provide and recommend engineering designs for new software solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.

Contribute on all levels of the architecture and maintain technical documentation.

Collaborate with team members and exchange knowledge on secure coding practices.

Ability to develop a familiarity with new tools and best practices.

Required Qualifications

TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly

Seven (7) years’ experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Required Technical Skills

Demonstrated work experience with OpenSource (NoSQL) products such as Hbase/Accumulo, Big Table, etc.

A minimum of six (6) years demonstrated experience out of the most recent eight (8) years developing

production software for Solaris or Linux environments

Six years (6) of experience developing software using the Java programming language or C or C++

Demonstrated work experience developing RESTful services

Demonstrated work experience in Java development

Experience with Kubernetes

Previous experience developing analytics applications

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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$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.

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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.

Affirmative Action Statement:

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

Accommodations:

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 staffing@wyetech.com. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.

Responsibilities

  • Implement, test, and operate using advanced software security techniques
  • Perform on-going security testing and participate in code reviews
  • Debug, design, and code new software or modify existing software
  • Provide and recommend engineering designs for new software solutions
  • Contribute on all levels of the architecture and maintain technical documentation
  • Collaborate with team members and exchange knowledge on secure coding practices

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
  • Seven years’ experience as a Software Engineer
  • Demonstrated work experience with OpenSource (NoSQL) products
  • Experience developing production software for Solaris or Linux environments
  • Experience developing software using Java, C, or C++
  • Experience developing RESTful services

Benefits

  • 20% automatic contribution to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA
  • Generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually
  • Choice of Medical Plan Options with HSA
  • Vision and Dental coverage
  • Life and AD&D Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000
  • Various team-building events throughout the year

Skills mentioned

JavaC++LinuxNoSQLREST APIsKubernetesApplication SecuritySoftware TestingDebuggingSystem Design

About Wyetech

Wyetech offers quality engineering services in the fields of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Data Analysis, and Cyber Security to federal and commercial customers. Wyetech has qualified employees in a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines; however, it is our quality that sets us apart from the rest. Candidates are internal referrals and are thoroughly scrutinized. The result of this has been tremendous, our customers recognize the level of quality and professionalism that Wyetech staff offer. Wyetech is always seeking new quality engineering talent. Please refer to our website for inquries and applications.

Software Development51-200 employeesOdenton, Maryland