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Software Engineer 2 - (Python, Docker, Kubernetes)

Akina, Inc.
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026

Software Engineer 2 - (Python, AWS, Azure)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 20-25-025-SWE2
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Description:

You will act as a general-purpose Software Engineer and Data Integrator for an up-and-coming project where you will design, develop, and integrate solutions involving the analysis of large data sets to provide mission-centric insights. You will be working closely with analysts, data scientists, and other software / system engineers, and systems administrators to integrate AI/ML technologies.

  • Build upon Docker / Kubernetes experience.
  • Build scripts to convert and normalize data.
  • Utilize DevOps Experience.
  • Leverage AI Experience.
  • Elicit requirements from stakeholders and determine the applicability of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions.

Position Required Skills:

  • Experience using AI, LLM’s, and leveraging the latest technologies.
  • Production-grade software development experience in Python.
  • Experience with deployment and management of services in cloud-based hosting environments such as AWS/Azure.
  • Service containerization and deployment with Docker/Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with Git / Bit Bucket.
  • Documentation using Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence).

Nice to Haves

  • Experience with additional programming languages (Java, C).
  • Experience prototyping web applications (JavaScript).
  • Full Stack Development.
  • Analyzing cyber security-related data sets (network traffic, OS events).
  • Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
  • Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.

SWE2 Qualifications:

YOE Requirement: 8 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S.

Salary Range: $191k-$234k (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.

www.akina-inc.com/careers

Salary : $191,000 - $234,000

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