Software Engineer 2 - (Python, Docker, Kubernetes)

Akina Inc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 140,400 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days PTO

11 federal holidays

401k with 10% company contribution

Healthcare for employee

Dependent healthcare coverage

Educational assistance

Job summary

Akina Inc. in Annapolis Junction, MD is seeking a Software Engineer 2 to design, develop, and integrate data-driven solutions, applying AI/ML to large datasets for mission-centric insights.

You will collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and systems engineers to implement robust software and AI capabilities. The role emphasizes production-grade Python, cloud deployment, and containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, with a TS/SCI polygraph clearance requirement.

Qualifications

• YOE requirement: 8 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs in place of B.S.
• Production-ready Python development experience.
• Experience deploying services in cloud hosting environments such as AWS/Azure and in containerized setups (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Git/Bitbucket.

Responsibilities

• Build scripts to convert and normalize data.
• Leverage AI experience.
• Elicit requirements from stakeholders and determine applicability of AI/ML solutions.

Skills

AI/ML experience

Python development

Cloud hosting (AWS/AZURE)

Docker/Kubernetes

Git/Bitbucket

Education

B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

Software Engineer 2 - (Python, Docker, Kubernetes)

Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required

Position ID: 20-25-024-SWE2

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Description:

You will act as a general-purpose Software Engineer and Data Integrator for an up-and-coming project where you will design, develop, and integrate solutions involving the analysis of large data sets to provide mission‑centric insights. You will be working closely with analysts, data scientists, and other software/system engineers, and systems administrators to integrate AI/ML technologies.

• Build scripts to convert and normalize data.
• Leverage AI experience.
• Elicit requirements from stakeholders and determine the applicability of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions.

Position Required Skills:

• Experience using AI, LLM’s, and leveraging the latest technologies.
• Production‑grade software development experience in Python.
• Experience with deployment and management of services in cloud‑based hosting environments such as AWS/Azure.
• Service containerization and deployment with Docker/Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Git / Bit Bucket.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with additional programming languages (Java, C).
• Full Stack Development.
• Analyzing cyber security‑related data sets (network traffic, OS events).
• Knowledge of end‑to‑end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
• Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.

SWE2 Qualifications:

YOE Requirement: 8 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S.

Salary Range: $191k–$234k (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.

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. We cover 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.

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.