Software Engineer 2 (Workflow Orchestration & Observability) with Security Clearance

Cornerstone Defense LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Dental and Vision Plans

Referral Program

PTO policy

Professional Training

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense LLC is seeking a Software Engineer 2 for workflow orchestration and observability in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role focuses on building reliable, scalable data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow, with production-ready solutions for analytics and operations.

You will collaborate with data engineers and platform teams to ensure secure, efficient workflows. A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (CS or related) plus years of experience, or seven years’ SWE

Qualifications

• SWE-2 qualifications include a master’s or bachelor’s in CS or related field with years of experience in similar scope and complexity.
• Alternative: seven years of SWE experience in relevant programs and contracts.
• Experience building data workflows with Airflow and orchestration across data engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow.
• Build reliable, scalable, and observable workflow orchestration solutions.
• Collaborate with data engineers, platform teams and stakeholders to ensure secure, production-ready workflows.

Skills

Python

Java

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Distributed processing

Education

Master's degree in CS or related field

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

7+ years SWE experience

Tools

Apache Airflow

Docker

containerd

Podman

Git

AWS

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Title: Software Engineer 2 (Workflow Orchestration & Observability) Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Compensation Range: $170 -$190K

• Clearance:
• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply
• Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense. Benefits Overview: Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Generous PTO Policy
• 401(k)
• HSA and FSA options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Training
• Perks at Work Discount Program
• Referral Program
• Leads Generation Program
• CollegeAmerica 529
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Travel Assistance
• Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions
• Life Planning Financial & Legal Services
• SWE-2 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. OR 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. OR Seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. Position Description The Software Engineer shall be responsible for creating and maintaining data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow. This role focuses on building reliable, scalable, and observable workflow orchestration solutions that support data engineering, analytics, and operational use cases. The engineer will collaborate closely with data engineers, platform teams, and stakeholders to ensure workflows are efficient, secure, and production ready. Position Required Skills
• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools
• Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
• Recent software development experience using Python and Java
• Experience using Apache Airflow (DAG design, scheduling, operators, sensors) to orchestrate, schedule, and monitor complex workflows
• Experience using Distributed Big Data processing engines including Apache Spark
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, containerd, and Podman
• Experience with Git Source Control System Position Desired Skills
• Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Familiar with AWS Cloud Services and Infrastructure