Software Engineer 1 - (AI, Python, Kubernetes)

Akina, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 169,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days PTO per year

11 federal holidays

401k with 10% company contribution

Healthcare cost coverage for employees

Dependent coverage 50%

Educational assistance for courses and

Job summary

Akina, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer 1 to help build and maintain AI infrastructure tools and applications. You will work on AI tooling, ensure reliability and security, and collaborate with customers to tailor solutions.

The role requires 3+ years SWE experience, a CS degree, and proficiency in Python and OO languages. Familiarity with UI/UX, LLM workflows, and cloud services is valued. On-site in Annapolis Junction, MD with TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
• Three years of SWE experience in similar scope is required.
• Experience with Python or other OO language.
• Familiarity with UI/UX principles and LLMs in code workflows.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality AI tools and applications for the workforce to use.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, performance, and security of AI tools.
• Modify Free and Open-Source Software to fit customer use cases.
• Regularly engage with customers to elicit requirements and develop solutions.
• Maintain existing customer-facing infrastructure and applications.

Skills

Python

LLMs in code workflow

UI/UX principles

Strong communication

Learning new tech

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD frameworks

Argo CD

OpenWebUI

AWS / Cloud services

Job description

Software Engineer 1 - (AI, Python, Kubernetes)

• Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Software Engineer 1 - (AI, Python, Kubernetes)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 20-24-020-SWE1
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Description:

Join us in building the next generation of AI infrastructure that will power innovation across the customer organization. We're seeking a software engineer to support our AI infrastructure team. In this role, you'll help build and maintain the foundation for customer AI capabilities, while supporting a broader ecosystem of AI-enabled applications. Your focus will be developing and maintaining high-quality tools and applications that let the customer base use AI seamlessly and efficiently. Requirements shift quickly as mission needs adapt and new technology develops, so you'll need to continue to grow and hone your skills and learn to turn loosely defined problems into solutions.

• Develop high-quality AI tools and applications for the workforce to use
• Ensure high availability, reliability, performance, and security of AI tools.
• Modify FOSS (Free and Open-Source Software) to accommodate the customer’s use cases.
• Regularly engage with customers, conducting requirements elicitation and developing solutions to address their needs.
• Maintain existing customer-facing infrastructure and applications, ensuring reliable services.

Position Required Skills:

• Familiarity with UI/UX principles.
• Knowledge of and experience with using LLMs as a part of a code solution workflow.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions.
• Proficiency with Python or another Object-Oriented Programming language.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with LLM UI Open-Source software such as OpenWebUI
• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud service providers.
• Experience with Kubernetes/Helm.
• Familiarity with Argo CD and/or other CI/CD frameworks.
• Experience supporting production software using Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices.
• Experience with Docker and containerization.

SWE1 Qualifications:

A minimum of three (3) years of 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.

Salary Range: $169k-$207k (Annually)

The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team.

• 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays.
• 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary.
• Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents.
• Educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.

Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.