Software Engineer 2 - (Python, AI, APIs)

Akina, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 199,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days PTO annually

11 federal holidays

Job summary

Akina, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer 2 focused on Python, AI, and APIs to support analysts and operators in Columbia, Maryland.

The role involves integrating AI capabilities into CNO workflows by connecting diverse data sources and external APIs with MCP tools, under senior engineer guidance. The ideal candidate will develop agentic Python integrations, build modern workflows, and collaborate with stakeholders to elicit requirements and deliver scalable, reliable solutions that fit into

Qualifications

• Eight (8)+ years of SWE experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field; four (4) years additional SWE exp may substitute for degree.
• Strong Python coding with JSON handling and REST API integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop agentic integrations with Python leveraging AI models, APIs, and data sources.
• Build workflows with frameworks like PydanticIA, Langgraph, and DeepAgents.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit requirements and define solutions.
• Navigate data types to extract relevant information and support testing.
• Work with engineers to test workflows and fix issues.

Skills

Python

AI

APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Software Engineer 2 - (Python, AI, APIs)

• Columbia, Maryland

Software Engineer 2 - (Python, AI, APIs)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 20-16-059-SWE2
Location: Columbia, Maryland

Description:

We are seeking a Software Engineer with a focus on AI to support analysts and operators by developing and refining the software that integrates AI capabilities into CNO workflows. In this role, you will integrate diverse data sources and external APIs with MCP tools to enable seamless, scalable system interoperability. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers to ensure AI tools are stable, reliable, and seamlessly integrated into the customer's existing toolset.

• Develop agentic integrations with Python that leverage multiple AI models, APIs, and data sources in production.


• Build tools and agentic workflows within modern frameworks like PydanticIA, Langgraph, and DeepAgents.


• Interact with mission stakeholders to elicit requirements and devise solutions.


• Navigate customer data types to identify and extract relevant information.


• Collaborate with other software engineers to test workflows, identify issues, and recommend pathways for fixes.

Position Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Python, particularly in handling JSON, interacting with REST APIs, and data manipulation.


• Experience leveraging HTTP-based APIs to access data through queries.


• Understanding AI development concepts, including prompt engineering, context management, structured outputs, and tool/function calling.


• Experience with software source control (Git) and the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence).


• Experience with presenting data analysis results to customers.


• Familiarity with Gitlab CICD automation.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with agentic workflows and multi-agent orchestration.


• Basic knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.


• Background in cybersecurity or understanding of security operations workflows.


• Experience with retrieval systems (RAG, vector databases, semantic search).


• Familiarity with production CNO capabilities and operations.


• Practical experience in one or more artificial intelligence domains (e.g., intelligent systems, autonomy, planning, LLMs).

SWE2 Qualifications:

A minimum of eight (8) 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: $199k-$244k (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.