--- title: 'Software Engineer (Hybrid) - 29037 at Wyetech' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-hybrid-29037-wyetech-columbia-mtj4bc0bt9rh' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Software Engineer (Hybrid) - 29037 at Wyetech - **Company:** Wyetech - **Location:** Columbia, MD - **Compensation:** $52–$140/hr - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-04-20 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/wyetechllc/4febaa19-39c1-45c8-9776-7da75741bcab ## Job description 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. 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. 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. #LI-DW2 #Mid-Senior Level 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 - Must have a strong working knowledge and experience developing Java based software capabilities. - Design and develop foundational AI frameworks, including internal APIs, middleware, and routing layers that allow other systems to securely utilize AI capabilities. - Build Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and a library of reusable 'skills' (function calling/tools) that enable AI models to safely interact with our internal databases, microservices, and external APIs. - Implement strict enterprise AI guardrails, ensuring data privacy, sensitive data scrubbing, prompt injection defenses, and output validation to meet stringent security requirements. - Should have an inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent testing skills (including an interest in automated testing pipelines for non-deterministic AI outputs). - Must also possess strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines. - Will work in a fast-paced, small business environment with our talented team. - Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications - Clearance Requirement: Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, but not required on day one; U.S. Citizenship required. - 5+ years experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava) Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 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. Required Technical Skills - 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) Desired Technical Skills - Next-Gen Coding Agents: Proven use of AI tools (Claude Code, Gemini) in daily engineering workflows. - Agentic Feature Delivery: Using autonomous agents for multi-file implementation, refactoring, and automated testing. - Experience with NiFi, Kafka, AWS Infrastructure, and K8's. - Experience in cloud based technologies (AWS, Azure). - Experience in distributed databases, NoSQL databases, full text-search engines (e.g. Elasticsearch, Postgres, Trino) - Scripting experience is a huge plus. - Prior experience or familiarity with our Big Data Platform is a plus. - Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github Enterprise, etc.) - Experience with Python and relevant frameworks (e.g. Flask) - Experience with web UI development and frameworks (e.g. Vue) - Experience building Docker images - Experience building CICD pipelines 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. 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. ## About Wyetech ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Wyetech is a privately held computer engineering services firm that provides high-quality software, systems, and cybersecurity talent to solve the nation’s toughest problems for federal and commercial customers. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: Odenton, Maryland, United States - **Founded**: 2007 - **Founders**: Mark Goss ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Software Development, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Data Analysis, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Analysis (Signals Intelligence, Information Assurance, Computer Network Operations) - **Target customers**: Federal government (Intelligence Community, Department of Defense) and commercial customers; B2B/Government, primarily cleared contracting. - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Engineering happiness for customers, with the happiness shared by our talented workforce.” Also: “To provide the best possible environment for employees to thrive and provide stellar services and solutions for our customers and their respective missions.” ## Products & Services - **Core Service – Engineering Staffing & Solutions**: Wyetech places highly vetted, quality engineering talent (internal referrals only) on government contracts. Disciplines include Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Data Analysis, and Cyber Security. - **Proprietary Data Lake Tool – JCRSD**: An internal platform for which Wyetech is building a foundational AI integration framework and agentic platform using Python, Kubernetes, and large language models (LLMs) with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, reusable AI skills, and safety guardrails. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric – Annual Revenue**: USD $20,446,821 (estimated) - **Key Metric – Total Funding**: Not applicable (private, bootstrapped since founding) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: None publicly listed; primary clients are federal agencies (Intelligence Community, DoD). Notable alumni destinations include BrainTrust Holdings, GliaCell Technologies, Lorica AI, Dragos, Inc., and others. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount growth of +4.5% YoY (29 employees as of latest data) - 145 active job postings (though monthly posting trend declined -39.1%) - Expanding into AI integration and agentic platforms for existing government contracts - Multiple office locations across Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii, and OCONUS ## Competitive Advantages - **High Quality, Referral-Based Talent Pipeline**: Wyetech only hires through internal referrals and rigorous screening, ensuring a consistently high-caliber workforce that customers recognize. - **Deep Cleared Talent Pool**: Focus on U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI security clearances with polygraph gives them a competitive edge in the cleared government contracting space. - **Retirement Benefit Uniqueness**: Automatic 20% of gross compensation contributed to a SEP IRA with immediate vesting – an unusually generous benefit in the industry. - **Small Company Culture, Large Contract Reach**: Ability to support contracts nationwide while maintaining a tight-knit, employee-focused culture. ## Strategic Focus - **AI Integration & Platform Modernization**: Investing heavily in building foundational AI integration frameworks and agentic platforms for their proprietary JCRSD Data Lake tool, leveraging Python, Kubernetes, and LLMs. - **Talent Acquisition & Retention**: Continued hiring of cleared engineering talent across multiple disciplines (software, systems, network, cyber) to support growing contract needs. - **Employee Experience**: Maintaining a “world-class, truly unique employee experience” through competitive benefits, generous PTO (up to 200 hours annually), referral bonuses ($10,000), and frequent team-building events. ## Why Work Here - **Culture Highlights**: Employee-focused mission (“engineering happiness”), small company feel with strong collaboration; regular team events (monthly lunches, summer picnic, holiday party). - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Hybrid options available (e.g., 1-2 days per week in Columbia, MD for some roles); also supports various contract locations and telework opportunities. - **Notable Perks**: - **Automatic 20% SEP IRA contribution** with no employee match required and immediate vesting - Up to 200 hours of PTO per year with flexibility to adjust at start of each year - Choice of medical plans (with HSA option), vision, dental, life/AD&D, short/long-term disability - Employee referral bonus up to $10,000 - Two complementary branded clothing orders annually - Mobility across contracts and locations - **Engineering Culture**: Hands-off, innovative environment; engineers build secure, scalable AI frameworks and work with cutting-edge tech (Kubernetes, LLMs, MCP) in a mission-focused context. ## Sources 1. 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