Cloud Software Engineer 3

Annapolis Junction, Maryland
TB Team /
Cloud Engineering (Full-Time) /
On-site
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 Cloud Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse Big-Data Cloud systems based upon documented requirements. Directly contributes to all stages of back-end processing, analyzing, and indexing. Provides expertise in Cloud Computing, Hadoop Eco-System including implementing Java applications, Distributed Computing, Information Retrieval (IR), and Object Oriented Design. 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 Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

We are looking forward to a senior-level person that is skilled in DevOps, particularly as it relates to cloud solutioning and administration being able to design and implement cloud-based solutions; maintain and secure Linux-based operating systems as well as design, manage and secure data flow management utilizing NiFi. This along with being technically savvy, possess strong communication and leadership skills, self-motivated, demonstrate problem-solving and adaptability, knowledge of Agile processes and workflows, etc. to help us continue to be successful, grow and best service our customers. 

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).

Capabilities

    • Provide in-depth knowledge of Information Retrieval; assisting the software development team in designing, developing and testing Cloud Information Retrieval
    • Implement complex workflows that manage Cloud MapReduce analytics
    • Implement code that interacts with Cloud Distributed Coordination Frameworks
    • Oversee one or more software development tasks and ensures the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
    • Make recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
    • Serve as a subject matter expert for Cloud Computing and corresponding technologies including Hadoop assisting the software development team in designing, developing and testing Cloud Computing Systems
    • Debug problems with Cloud based Distributed Computing Frameworks
    • Manage multi-node Cloud based installation
    • Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance
    • Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering
    • Recommend new technologies and processes for complex cloud software projects
    • Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software
    • Architect solutions to complex Cloud Software Engineering Problems such as efficiently processing and retrieving large amounts of data
    • Make recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards

Required Qualifications

    • TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
    • Twelve (12) years experience software engineering experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required; four (4) years of which must be in programs utilizing Big-Data cloud technologies and/or Distributed Computing. Four (4) years of cloud software engineering experience on projects with similar Big-Data systems may be substituted for a bachelors degree. Master in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of experience. Cloudera Certified Hadoop Developer certification may be substituted for one (1) year of Cloud experience.
    • The following Cloud related experiences are required:
    • a. Two (2) years of Cloud and/or Distributed Computing Information Retrieval (IR).
      b. One (1) year of experience with implementing code that interacts with implementation of Cloud Big Table.
      c. One (1) year of experience with implementing code that interacts with implementation of Cloud Distributed File System.
      d. One (1) year of experience with implementing complex MapReduce analytics.
      e. One (1) year of experience with implementing code that interacts with Cloud Distributed Coordination Frameworks.
      f. One (1) year of experience in architecting Cloud Computing solutions
      g. One (1) year of experience in debugging problems with Cloud based Distributed Computing Frameworks
      h. One (1) year of experience in managing multi-node Cloud based installation
    • Experience in Computer Network Operations:
    • a. Utility Computing, Network Management, Virtualization (VMWare or VirtualBox), Cloud Computing
      b. Multi Node Management and Installation: Management and installation of Cloud and Distributed Computing on multiple nodes, Python, CFEngine, Bash, Ruby or related technologies.
    • Experience in Information Assurance: Securing Cloud Based and Distributed applications through industry standard techniques such as Firewalls, PKI Certificate and Server Authentication with experience in Corporate authentication service(s)
    • Experience in Information Technology:
    • a. Object Oriented Design and Programming, Java, Eclipse or similar development environment, MAVEN, RESTful web services.
      b. Cloud and Distributed Computing Technologies: at least one or a combination of several of the following areas - YARN, J2EE, MapReduce, Zookeeper, HDFS, HBase, JMS, Concurrent Programming, Multi-Node implementation/installation and other applicable technologies.
      c. Cloud and Distributed Computing Information Retrieval: at least one or a combination of several of the following areas - HDFS, HBASE, Apache Lucene, Apache Solr, MongoDB
      d. Ingesting, Parsing and Analysis of Disparate Data-sources and formats: XML, JSON, CSV, Binary Formats, Sequence or Map Files, Avro and related technologies
      e. Aspect Oriented Design and Development
      f. Debugging and Profiling Cloud and Distributed Installations: Java Virtual Machine (JVM) memory management, Profiling Java Applications
      g. UNIX/LINUX, CentOS
    • Experience in SIGINT: 1. Experience with at least one SIGINT collection discipline areas (FORNSAT, CABLE, Terrestrial/Microwave, Overhead, and ELINT) 2. Geolocation, emitter identification, and signal applications. 3. Joint program collection platforms and dataflow architectures; signals characterization analysis
    • Experience with Other: 1. CentOS, Linux/RedHat, 2. Configuration management tools such as Subversion, ClearQuest, or Razor.

Required Technical Skills

    • Experience with cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure
    • Knowledge in containerization using Dockers, Kubernetes, or other container orchestration tools
    • Should be able to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues
    • Good communication skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Desired Technical Skills

    • Familiarity with agile development methodologies like Scrum is beneficial
    • Experience with the Elastic stack solutioning including indexing, searching and managing data
    • Familiarity with Niagarafiles (NIFI) management
    • Ansible scripting

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.
$87.78 - $124.84 an hour
Pay Range: $87.78 - $124.84 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.
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.