Software Engineer 2 - (DevOps, Linux, Python) DevOps Engineer 02-541-SWE2 Annapolis Junction, Maryland

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

Software Engineer 2 - (DevOps, Linux, Python)

• Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Software Engineer 2 - (DevOps, Linux, Python)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 02-541-SWE2
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Description:

This is a DevOps focused position. In this position, the DevOps Software Engineer shall support the software application suite.

The role supports live production operations and system health for availability, reliability, performance, and continuous service delivery.

• Designs, develops, tests, deploys, documents, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software 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 trade-offs, software reuse, use of Open-Source Software (OSS) and/or Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) software in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
• Overseeing and monitoring live production operations to ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of the software application suite.
• Identifying, diagnosing, and responding to service disruptions, performance degradation, and operational issues.
• Performing basic troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Collaborating with development and operations teams to maintain system health, improve operational efficiency, and support continuous service delivery.

Position Required Skills:

• Ability to perform shell scripting
• Working knowledge of Configuration Management (CM) tools
• Working knowledge of Web Services implementation
• 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 new features
• Write or review software and system documentation
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
• Experience with source code control systems, such as Git
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
• Design and development of relational and non-relational database applications
• Use of orchestration frameworks such as Spring and Kafka
• Familiarization with queue management systems
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
• Develop and execute test procedures for software components
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards and conferring with users or system engineers; analyzing systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigating problem areas
• Modify existing software 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 outcomes and consequences of design decisions
• Java development using the Eclipse IDE (Integrated Development Environment)
• Development of Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) applications
• Experience using collaboration and software development tools (i.e. Atlassian)
• Experience with container technologies (i.e. Docker)
• Unix shell scripting
• Development of event driven, or data driven analytics
• Development of cloud-based solutions and technologies
• Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints
• Perform quality control on team products
• Recommend and implement suggestions for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
• Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces
• Coordinate software installation on a system and monitor performance to ensure operational specifications are met

Position Desired Skills:

• Experience with SQL databases including PostgreSQL
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence

SWE2 Qualifications:

Master’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity

Seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Salary Range: $196k-$239k (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. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 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.