Junior Software Engineer 1

About this role

Junior Software Engineer (SWE1) –Wyetech is seeking a motivated Junior Software Engineer (SWE1) to support the Geolocation and Data Integration mission. The successful candidate will work closely with mission stakeholders to design, develop, and deploy innovative applications, analytics, and software solutions that automate and enhance data and metadata analysis. This position supports the development of mission-focused analytics using data from multiple cyber sources and traditional Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) environments, including data tagging and integration. The Software Engineer will leverage object-oriented programming, big data technologies, and data processing frameworks to develop scalable solutions that support intelligence analysis, collection activities, and technology discovery. Required Skills/Experience: Proficiency in object-oriented programming using Java and Python.

Experience developing, testing, and maintaining software applications and analytical solutions.

Experience with PySpark for distributed data processing and analytics.

Experience with Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes and data integration.

Experience with Apache Pig and MapReduce for large-scale data processing.

Experience working with Hadoop and distributed data environments.

Experience with JSON and BSON data formats for data exchange and processing.

Ability to analyze and integrate data from multiple cyber and SIGINT sources.

Experience developing analytics and applications that automate data and metadata analysis.

Ability to creatively leverage disparate data sources to address knowledge gaps in user activities, collection efforts, and technology discovery.

Experience collaborating with mission stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver software solutions.

Knowledge of software development life cycle processes, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment, and maintenance.

Desired Technical Skills: Knowledge of customer corporate tools and data repositories.

Familiarity with SIGINT data structures, geolocation analysis, and intelligence mission environments.

Experience developing and implementing data tagging capabilities.

Experience integrating diverse data sources to support intelligence analysis and mission operations.

Familiarity with data analytics, automation, and scalable processing environments.

Experience supporting mission-driven software development and analytical projects.

The Software Engineer analyzes, designs, verifies, validates, implements, applies, and maintains software systems. Applies principles of computer science, discrete mathematics, probability, statistics, and supporting technical disciplines to develop effective software solutions. The Software Engineer applies development techniques across multiple domains, prepares technical documentation and training materials, and presents briefings and demonstrations to stakeholders. The position requires programming proficiency, analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to develop and maintain software solutions that meet mission requirements. Capabilities: Analyze user and mission requirements to design, develop, implement, test, and maintain software applications.

Develop applications and analytics that automate and enhance data and metadata analysis.

Apply computer science principles, algorithms, discrete mathematics, probability, and statistics to software development challenges.

Develop and maintain software solutions using Java and Python.

Support geolocation and data integration missions by processing and analyzing information from multiple cyber and SIGINT sources.

Develop and implement ETL processes to extract, transform, and integrate data from disparate sources.

Utilize PySpark, Apache Pig, MapReduce, and Hadoop to support distributed data processing and analytics.

Work with JSON and BSON data formats to support data exchange, integration, and analytical applications.

Develop and implement data tagging capabilities to enhance intelligence analysis and data organization.

Design and deploy software solutions that integrate with customer-supported tools and data repositories.

Collaborate with mission stakeholders to identify operational requirements and develop technical solutions.

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software issues to ensure application reliability and performance.

Conduct software testing, validation, integration, and deployment activities.

Develop and maintain technical documentation, software design artifacts, and user support materials.

Participate in technical briefings and demonstrations to communicate software capabilities and project progress.

Support continuous improvement of software development processes and mission-focused analytical capabilities.

Qualifications: Candidates must meet one (1) of the following education and experience combinations: Master's Degree in Computer Science or a qualifying related field with no prior relevant experience required.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a qualifying related field and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.

Associate's Degree and a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered for candidates with substantial, directly related experience.

Degree Requirements: A degree in Computer Science is preferred. Related degrees, including Engineering or Mathematics, may be considered if the academic program includes a concentration of coursework in the following foundational Computer Science areas: Algorithms

Computer architecture (excluding network architecture)

Programming methodologies and languages

Data structures

Logic and computation

Advanced mathematics, including calculus and discrete mathematics

Information Technology (IT) or Information Systems (IS) degrees may be considered if the coursework is equivalent in content and depth to a Computer Science major. Relevant Experience Requirements: Relevant experience must include software development and programming.

Experience must encompass applicable aspects of the software development process, including requirements analysis, software design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance.

Proficiency with Java, Python, PySpark, ETL, Pig, MapReduce, JSON, BSON, and Hadoop.

Ability to develop and support software applications and analytical solutions in mission-focused environments.

Security Clearance Requirements: Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance with a polygraph is required.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph are 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: $66.49–$90.04 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.

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

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