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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer 3 - **Company:** Wyetech LLC - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $179,296.0 - $283,442.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Databases, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Routing, Systems Development Life Cycle, Role-Based Access Control, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Software Engineering, Virtual Local Area Networks, YAML, SSL Certificate Management, Data Processing, Scripting, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), System Availability, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Rancher, Data Management, Software Coding - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9119150/software-engineer-3 ## About the Role * TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly * Twenty (20) 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 Desired Technical Skills * Kubernetes cluster design, deployment, and lifecycle management * Specifically Rancher, RKE2 implementation * Controle plane component configuration and troubleshooting * Worker node management, configuration, and lifecycle automation * Workload management (scheduling, affinity, resources, scaling) * High availability cluster configuration * Cluster monitoring * Cluster networking * Cluster storage (storage classes, PVC, PC) and integration with external storage systems * Kubernetes security concepts and implementation (RBAC, service accounts, secrets, certificate management, policy engines) * Helm Familiarity * CKA certification is a plus * Kubernetes application development/deployment principles * CNCF projects/tools * Devops principles * GitOps/Builds/Pipelines * Networking experience (Switching, routing, VLANs) * Advanced Linux Experience (RHEL/Rocky/EL9) * Operating system configuration and troubleshooting * Service management * Hardening * PXE boot and automated OS deployment * Ansible experience * Playbook design * Role development * Ansible collection creation and management * Development and Scripting * Python familiarity * Bash scripting experience * Go (desired) * YAML and JSON manipulation * Git workflows * Knowledge/experience with software unit testing * Cross-functional team collaboration * Stakeholder communication and requirements gathering * Presenting technical concepts to non-technical audiences * RF data processing familiarity * RF application development familiarity ## Description The GG DevOps SWE is in an extremely customer facing role leading multi faceted mission critical system development, deployment and evolution. The successful candidate will be focusing on the development, deployment, and administration of complex systems using C++ or Python, Kubernetes, and GPU technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our satellite communication systems, from development to deployment, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets user requirements. 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). Capabilties * Analyze user requirements to derive software designs for new applications or modifications to existing software, ensuring the addition of new features and capabilities aligns with project goals. * Write high-quality, maintainable C++ code for satellite communication applications, adhering to best practices and coding standards. * Identify, debug, and correct defects in existing software, utilizing effective troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues efficiently. * Design and implement database or data repository interfaces and queries to support the application's data management needs. * Design and implement complex algorithms that adhere to strict timing, system resource, and interface constraints, ensuring high performance and reliability. * Integrate automated testing as part of the development lifecycle, implementing unit tests and other testing methodologies to ensure software quality. * Work closely with cross-functional teams, including system architects, QA engineers, and project managers, to ensure software meets user requirements and is delivered on schedule. * Maintain comprehensive documentation for software designs, processes, and interfaces to facilitate knowledge sharing and project continuity. ## Related Videos - [How I saved 200K/yr in direct costs writing 0 code lines in K8s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1055-how-i-saved-200k-yr-in-direct-costs-writing-0-code-lines-in-k8s) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Kubernetes Security Best Practices](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1411-kubernetes-security-best-practices) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026)