Software Engineer 2 - (Java, AWS, Confluence)

Akina, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 208,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24 days

11 federal holidays

401k 10% company match

Healthcare fully paid

Education assistance

Job summary

Akina, Inc. seeks a Software Engineer 2 to develop and maintain complex software systems in a high-security environment. The role emphasizes Java and AWS, with Confluence, JIRA, and GitLab usage, and requires TS/SCI with polygraph.

Responsibilities include designing, coding, testing, integrating software components, leading teams when appropriate, and ensuring performance and documentation standards are met in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

Qualifications

• Strong Java and AWS experience required; Confluence/JIRA/GitLab experience required.
• In-scope TS/SCI polygraph clearance within 7 years.

Responsibilities

• Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements.
• Develop or modify software to add features or improve performance.
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor operation.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and standards.
• Lead one or more software development teams as appropriate.

Skills

Java

AWS

Confluence

JIRA

GitLab

Polygraph clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Software Engineer 2 - (Java, AWS, Confluence)

• Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Software Engineer 2 - (Java, AWS, Confluence)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 25-8894-SWE2
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

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.

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 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.

• Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
• Resolves software problem reports.
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
• Write or review software and system documentation.
• 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.
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project.
• 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.
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries.
• 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.
• Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints.
• Perform quality control on team products.
• 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 system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met.
• Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.

Position Required Skills:

• Strong Java or strong AWS experience is required; both are a plus.
• Experience with Confluence, JIRA, and GitLab is required.
• This position requires in-scope poly, within 7 years.

Position Desired Skills:

• NIFI experience is a plus.
• SWE3 level candidates that are a perfect fit may be considered.

SWE2 Qualifications:

Fourteen (14) years’ 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:

**$208k-$254k (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.
• 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.