Software Engineer 2 - (Python, Linux, Docker)

Akina, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 196,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days PTO

11 federal holidays

401k with 10% company contribution

Healthcare fully covered

Job summary

Akina, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer 2 to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems in a TS/SCI environment. The role focuses on Python, Linux, and Docker, with secure access controls and collaboration across teams to deliver high-performance solutions.

The candidate will work on analytics, data processing, and real-time systems, mentoring teammates and contributing to documentation and testing. This is an on-site position in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in CS or related field with associated SWE experience.
• 7+ years of SWE experience for senior level indicated.
• Experience with Python, Linux, and Docker in real projects.
• Proficient in Git, CI/CD, and Atlassian toolset.
• Familiarity with RBAC/HBAC, IAM, and secure access controls.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain complex software systems.
• Lead software development teams per project needs.
• Implement access controls and secure resource permissions.
• Develop data processing analytics and real-time solutions.
• Create and review software/documentation and test procedures.
• Collaborate with system engineers to derive requirements and constraints.
• Coordinate software installation and monitor performance.

Skills

Shell scripting

Linux CLI

Python

Docker

RBAC/HBAC

IAM solutions

Ansible

CI/CD (GitLab CI, Jenkins)

Git

Eclipse IDE

Education

Master's degree in CS or related

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Docker

Spring

Kafka

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence)

Eclipse IDE

Job description

Software Engineer 2 - (Python, Linux, Docker)

• Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Software Engineer 2 - (Python, Linux, Docker)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 02-522-SWE2
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Description:

The Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, deploys, documents, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requirements. These systems might include, but are not limited to, processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, business management information systems, and systems which incorporate data repositories, data transport services, and application and systems development and monitoring. 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.

The Software Engineer shall be responsible for implementing access controls and permission mechanisms for securing access to critical HPC system resources through robust permission management, ensuring compliance with the Agency’s security policies and industry standards.

• 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.
• Has experience with agile development processes.
• Has 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 Required Skills:

• Ability to perform shell scripting
• Working knowledge of Configuration Management (CM) tools and Web Services implementation
• Experience using the Linux CLI
• Proficiency in scripting (Bash/Python) to automate tasks and processes
• Basic Linux systems administration including User and Group Management
• Experience implementing Access Controls and permissions including RBAC and HBAC in a Linux environment
• Experience developing software solutions using the Python programming languages
• Familiar with IAM solutions such as KeyCloak, FreeIPA, SSSD, LDAP, Kerberos
• Experience developing Ansible playbooks to orchestrate the automation of provisioning HPC hardware and software components
• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins
• Experience with Git Source Control System

Position Desired Skills:

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, PodMan, containerd
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies

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.