Senior Software Engineer

Wyetech, LLC

Software Engineer developing AI integration frameworks for federal government customers at Wyetech, LLC. Focusing on Python and Kubernetes with a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeColumbia • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $52 - $140 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Python backend development and Kubernetes application management, with a strong focus on implementing security measures and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Possesses the ability to lead and mentor while maintaining a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.

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Python Backend DevelopmentKubernetes Application ManagementEnterprise AI Security ImplementationCross-Functional Team CollaborationMentorship and Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

PythonKubernetesModel Context Protocol (MCP)Automated TestingAPI DevelopmentData Privacy ImplementationTroubleshootingFunction CallingMicroservicesSecurity Clearance

Soft Skills

Inquisitive NatureResponsivenessAbility to Work Under PressureFlexibilityTeam Guidance

Industry Keywords

AI AgentsData ScrubbingPrompt Injection DefensesOutput ValidationFast-Paced Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaKubernetesMicroservicesPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop Python-based components for our core agentic platform.
Deploy, manage, and scale applications within Kubernetes (K8s) environments efficiently right out of the gate.
Build Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and a library of reusable "skills" (function calling/tools) that enable AI agents to safely interact with internal databases, microservices, and external APIs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help them expose their Java-based APIs to our AI agents.
Implement strict enterprise AI guardrails, ensuring data privacy, sensitive data scrubbing, prompt injection defenses, and output validation to meet stringent security requirements.
Maintain an inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent testing skills (including automated testing pipelines for non-deterministic AI outputs).
Possess strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, small-business environment.
Seamlessly transition between hands-on execution and team guidance, treating mentorship and team leadership as inherent components of senior-level impact.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Clearance Requirement: Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, but not required on day one; U.S. Citizenship required.
9 years of experience in Software Engineering, with a strong focus on Python backend development and a Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
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.