Software Engineer 2 - (Java, Python, AWS)

Akina, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 220,000 - 269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24 days

11 federal holidays

401k 100% vested

Employer 10% contribution

Healthcare fully covered

Job summary

Akina, Inc. in Fort Meade, Maryland seeks a Software Engineer 2 to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems for analytics and real‑time processing.

You will work both independently and in teams to implement MDAT in Java/Python on AWS, test across levels, and partner with system engineers in an agile environment. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and offers a strong compensation package, a large PTO allotment, and generous healthcare and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Implementation of the MDAT system in Java/Python using AWS services.
• Implementation of automated tests at functional and systems levels.
• Partnership with System engineers to execute the agile process.
• Prototyping of solution space in the AWS cloud.
• Seven years’ SWE experience or substitution option as described.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems based on documented requirements.
• Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
• Resolves software problem reports and participates in system design trade-offs.
• Collaborates with hardware/software teams and considers COTS/GOTS usage.

Skills

MDAT Java/Python AWS

Automated testing

Agile collaboration

AWS cloud prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

4 years of additional SWE experience substituting for degree

Job description

Software Engineer 2 - (Java, Python, AWS)

• Fort Meade, Maryland

Software Engineer 2 - (Java, Python, AWS)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 15-TSK-2.22-009-SWE2
Location: Fort Meade, 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. 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 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.

Position Required Skills:

• Implementation of the MDAT system in Java/Python using AWS services
• Implementation of automated tests at functional and systems levels
• Partnership with System engineers to execute the agile process
• Prototyping of solution space in the AWS cloud

SWE2 Qualifications:

Seven (7) 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: $220k-$269k (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.