Software Engineer (Python/Java) | TS/SCI Poly | Fort Meade

Akina, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 218,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days PTO

11 federal holidays

401k with 10% company contribution

Healthcare coverage for employees

Educational assistance

Job summary

Akina, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer (SWE3) in Fort Meade, MD, specializing in Java/Python development, Jira/Confluence integrations, and scalable analytics. The role emphasizes leadership, agile practices, and cross-functional collaboration with mission customers.

Qualified candidates hold advanced degrees or equivalent SWE experience and will work with Docker, Spring, Kafka, and various CMS tools while contributing to complex data-driven applications in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus 5 years SWE experience in programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years SWE experience in programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Nine years of SWE experience in programs of similar scope and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, document, maintain, and enhance complex software systems.
• Lead one or more software development teams and ensure work aligns with chosen process.
• Develop and maintain Jira/Confluence integrations and related tools to improve productivity.

Skills

Shell scripting

Linux CLI

Python

Java

Git

Docker

Atlassian/Jira/SDK

CI/CD (GitLab)

Ansible

Kafka

Spring

Team leadership

Databases (SQL/NoSQL)

Education

Master’s degree in computer science or related discipline

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline

Nine years SWE experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Atlassian SDK

Job description

Akina, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer (SWE3) in Fort Meade, MD, specializing in Java/Python development, Jira/Confluence integrations, and scalable analytics. The role emphasizes leadership, agile practices, and cross-functional collaboration with mission customers.

Qualified candidates hold advanced degrees or equivalent SWE experience and will work with Docker, Spring, Kafka, and various CMS tools while contributing to complex data-driven applications in a secure environment.