Software Engineer III: Python, AI/ML, Kafka (TS/SCI)

Akina, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 241,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24 days

Holiday 11

401k vesting 100%

Employer contributes 10% salary

Health costs covered for employee

Educational assistance

Job summary

Akina, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer III in Columbia, Maryland, to lead end-to-end feature delivery. You will design full-stack solutions, build ETL workflows, and apply AI methods to accelerate analysis while ensuring scalable data ingestion and processing.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years of SWE experience, a BS in CS or related field, and strong Python with Kafka. The role includes a TS/SCI - Polygraph clearance and a competitive compensation package with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of SWE experience in similar scope and contracts
• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent experience may be substituted
• Strong Python proficiency and experience with AI/ML acceleration of analysis
• Experience with Kafka and streaming analytics
• Working knowledge of relational databases

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications (frontend and backend).
• Develop ETL workflows to reconcile requested vs. realized infrastructure.
• Apply AI tools and techniques to accelerate analysis and prototype new solutions quickly.
• Ensure scalable and reliable data ingestion and processing.
• Collaborate with full-stack engineers on integration and visualization of results.

Skills

Python

AI/ML

Kafka

Relational DBs

Dataflow

Data science

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Akina, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer III in Columbia, Maryland, to lead end-to-end feature delivery. You will design full-stack solutions, build ETL workflows, and apply AI methods to accelerate analysis while ensuring scalable data ingestion and processing.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years of SWE experience, a BS in CS or related field, and strong Python with Kafka. The role includes a TS/SCI - Polygraph clearance and a competitive compensation package with extensive benefits.