DevOps Software Engineer II — Linux, Python, TS/SCI

Akina Inc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 196,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days PTO

11 federal holidays

401k with 10% direct company match

Healthcare fully paid for employees

Educational assistance

Job-related training coverage

Job summary

Akina Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer 2 with DevOps focus in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will support the software application suite, monitor live production operations, and optimize availability and performance.

The role requires TS/SCI—Polygraph clearance and involves leading teams, integrating OSS/COTS, and collaborating with engineering and operations. A strong background in Java, Docker, and cloud tech is expected.

Qualifications

• This role requires TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph or equivalent.
• Designs, develops, tests, deploys, documents, and maintains complex software systems.
• Experience with DevOps and live production operations.
• Ability to lead one or more software development teams.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases and data queries.
• Proficiency with Java/J2EE and Eclipse IDE.
• Experience with cloud-based solutions and OSS/COTS considerations.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests, deploys, and maintains software systems.
• Oversees live production operations and monitors system health.
• Diagnoses and resolves service disruptions and performance issues.
• Collaborates with development and operations teams for continuous delivery.
• Lead teams per project process and ensure work aligns with standards.
• Develops data queries and integrates software into environments.

Skills

Shell scripting

CM tools

Web services

Requirements analysis

Debugging

Software design

Documentation

Systems integration

SQL databases

Git

Team leadership

Relational databases

Kafka

Docker

J2EE

Java

Eclipse IDE

Cloud technologies

Event/data driven analytics

Education

Master’s degree in computer science

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Seven years SWE experience

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Docker

Kafka

Spring

Job description

Akina Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer 2 with DevOps focus in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will support the software application suite, monitor live production operations, and optimize availability and performance.

The role requires TS/SCI—Polygraph clearance and involves leading teams, integrating OSS/COTS, and collaborating with engineering and operations. A strong background in Java, Docker, and cloud tech is expected.