Software Engineer - 3 (Java, Linux, Bash)

Akina Inc

Fort Meade (MD)

On-site

USD 215,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

24 days PTO accrued annually
11 federal holidays
100% vested 401k on start date
Direct contribution of 10% of salary
100% healthcare coverage for employees
50% healthcare coverage towards dependents
Educational assistance for college classes
Coverage for job-related training and certifications

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Fort Meade, Maryland is seeking a Level III Software Engineer with extensive expertise in software development and dataflow design. The ideal candidate must possess a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience, alongside a strong background in programming languages like C++, Python, and Java. Responsibilities include designing and optimizing data processing pathways and implementing solutions within cloud technologies. A competitive salary range of $215k-$250k is offered, along with generous benefits including 24 days PTO and full healthcare coverage.

Qualifications

  • Extensive software development experience required.
  • Ability to design, develop, and test software systems.
  • Experience using Linux CLI and Bash scripting.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize data pathways for efficient processing.
  • Debug software and correct defects.
  • Implement and develop complex algorithms.

Skills

Software development using languages such as C, C++, Python, Ruby, Perl, JavaScript
Agile development processes
Continuous integration practices
Experience with Git source control systems
Data wrangling and preprocessing using tools such as pandas, NumPy
Experience with SQL technologies
Familiar with HPC Job Scheduling tools
Experience using Apache Airflow

Education

Master’s degree in computer science or related discipline
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline

Tools

Docker
Apache Spark
Jupyter Notebook
Eclipse IDE
Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

Job description

TS/SCI - Polygraph required

02-492-SWE3

Telework: No

LCAT 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. 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 Open Source Software (OSS) and/or Commercial OffThe-Shelf (COTS) Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) software in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components. Experience developing in Unix. Ability to perform shell scripting. Working knowledge of Configuration Management (CM) tools and Web Services implementation.

The Level III Software Engineer (SWE) shall possess the following capabilities
  • 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.
  • Software development using languages such as C, C++, Python, Ruby, Perl, JavaScript, etc.
  • 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 (ie. Atlassian).
  • Software development using continuous integration practices.
  • Experience with container technologies (ie. 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.
  • Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects.
  • Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams.
  • Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering.
  • Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software.
  • Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance.
Position Description

The Software Engineer shall possess extensive expertise in dataflow design, data transport mechanisms, and Apache Spark based distributed processing. In this role, the Software Engineer shall be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing data ingress/egress pathways to ensure efficient, scalable, and reliable processing of the organization’s analytics workloads.

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 with Distributed Big Data processing engines including Apache Spark
  • Familiar with SQL technologies such as MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL for querying, joining, and aggregating large datasets
  • Experience using Jupyter Notebook
  • Experience with data wrangling and preprocessing using tools such as pandas, NumPy
  • Experience working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data such as Parquet, JSON, CSV, XML
  • Familiarity with data quality concepts, data validation, and anomaly detection
  • Experience with Git Source Control System
Position Desired Skills
  • Familiar with HPC Job Scheduling tools including Slurm
  • Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
SWE-3 Qualifications

Master’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

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

OR

Nine (9) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Salary Range

$215k-$250k (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.

Company Information and Benefits

Akina is a Women Owned, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. 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 cover costs associated with job related training and certifications. Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Job link: www.akina-inc.com/careers

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