Software Engineer 1 - (Java, Python, SQL)

Akina, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24 days

Federal holidays 11

401k 10% match

Healthcare coverage

Educational assistance

Job summary

Akina, Inc. in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, seeks a Software Engineer 1 with expertise in Java, Python, and SQL. TS/SCI with polygraph is required.

The role involves developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems across analytics, real-time data, and business information systems. You will lead teams and contribute to design decisions. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, debugging, feature development, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience as a SWE required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline required.
• Four years of additional SWE experience may substitute for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add features.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems.
• Develop data queries for databases or data repositories.
• Write or review software and system documentation.
• Lead team at the level appropriate to the process.

Skills

C++

Python

JavaScript

Docker

Kubernetes

REST

NodeJS

VueJS/React

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

WebSocket

gRPC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Make

Buildx

Job description

Software Engineer 1 - (Java, Python, SQL)

• Annapolis Junction, Maryland

TS/SCI - Polygraph required

11-8842-SWE1

Description: The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software tradeoffs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

The Level 1 Software Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Debug existing software and correct defects
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
• Write or review software and system documentation
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas
• Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
• Core competencies include web development (VueJS or React), familiarity with REST, NodeJS, and Python, and—nice to have—Kubernetes (basickubectl commands), Docker, Make, Buildx, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, WebSocket, and gRPC.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree + 7 years’ as a SWE
• Full stack
• C++, C
• Python (SWORD)
• DVT
• K8’s, containerization (docker)

Qualifications:

Seven (7) years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, andcomplexity 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: $140k-$180k (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, ServiceDisabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals tojoin our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 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. We offer 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.

www.akina-inc.com/careers