Akina, Inc.
Software Engineer - 2 (Bash/Python/HPC)
Akina, Inc., Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States
Overview
TS/SCI - Polygraph required. Telework Available: None.
Responsibilities
Implement access controls and permission mechanisms for securing access to critical HPC system resources through robust permission management, ensuring compliance with the Agency’s security policies and industry standards.
Design, develop, test, deploy, document, maintain, and enhance complex software systems based on documented requirements. Systems may include processing analytics, algorithm development, handling large data sets, real-time systems, business management information systems, data repositories, data transport services, and monitoring components. Work individually or as part of a team. Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements and document test results. Resolve software problem reports. Utilize software development and design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provide input on system design, hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, OSS/COTS/GOTS usage, and requirements analysis from system level to components. Experience developing in Unix with shell scripting. Knowledge of Configuration Management tools and Web Services implementation.
Position Requirements
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 features.
Write or review software and system documentation.
Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or environments.
Develop simple data queries for databases or data repositories.
Software development using languages such as C, C++, Python, Ruby, Perl, JavaScript, etc.
Experience with agile development processes and source code control systems (e.g., Git).
Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the process used on a 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 system performance and functional standards.
Develop and execute test procedures for software components.
Modify existing software to adapt to new hardware or improve performance.
Design, develop, and modify software systems using scientific analysis and modeling to predict outcomes.
Java development using the Eclipse IDE; development of J2EE applications.
Experience with collaboration and software development tools (e.g., Atlassian) and CI practices.
Experience with container technologies (e.g., Docker).
Unix shell scripting and development of event/data driven analytics.
Development of cloud-based solutions and technologies.
Design or implement complex algorithms with strict timing/resource/interface constraints; perform quality control on team products.
Recommend and implement improvements to documentation and software development process standards.
Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure work aligns with process constraints.
Collaborate with system and hardware engineers to derive requirements, limitations, performance, and interfaces; coordinate software installation and monitor performance.
Required Skills
Experience using the Linux CLI.
Proficiency in scripting (Bash/Python) to automate tasks and processes.
Basic Linux systems administration including user and group management.
Experience implementing Access Controls and permissions including RBAC and HBAC in a Linux environment.
Experience developing software solutions using Python.
Experience developing Ansible playbooks to orchestrate HPC provisioning.
Experience with CI/CD principles and tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins.
Experience with Git source control.
Position Desired Skills
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, containerd.
Familiarity with IAM solutions (KeyCloak, FreeIPA, SSSD, LDAP, Kerberos).
Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence).
Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies.
SWE-2 Qualifications Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline plus three years of SWE experience, or Bachelor's degree plus five years, or seven years of SWE experience in programs of similar scope and complexity.
Salary Range $144k-$266k (Annually). The range is a likely salary range and not a guarantee; final compensation depends on experience, location, and contractual requirements.
Benefits and Company Information Akina is a Woman Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Small Business. Benefits include 24 days PTO, 11 federal holidays, 401k with 10% employer contribution, full healthcare coverage for employees and partial for dependents, and educational assistance for job-related training and certifications. Equal employment opportunity statement: Akina is an EEO employer and welcomes applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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.
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Responsibilities
Implement access controls and permission mechanisms for securing access to critical HPC system resources through robust permission management, ensuring compliance with the Agency’s security policies and industry standards.
Design, develop, test, deploy, document, maintain, and enhance complex software systems based on documented requirements. Systems may include processing analytics, algorithm development, handling large data sets, real-time systems, business management information systems, data repositories, data transport services, and monitoring components. Work individually or as part of a team. Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements and document test results. Resolve software problem reports. Utilize software development and design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provide input on system design, hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, OSS/COTS/GOTS usage, and requirements analysis from system level to components. Experience developing in Unix with shell scripting. Knowledge of Configuration Management tools and Web Services implementation.
Position Requirements
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 features.
Write or review software and system documentation.
Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or environments.
Develop simple data queries for databases or data repositories.
Software development using languages such as C, C++, Python, Ruby, Perl, JavaScript, etc.
Experience with agile development processes and source code control systems (e.g., Git).
Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the process used on a 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 system performance and functional standards.
Develop and execute test procedures for software components.
Modify existing software to adapt to new hardware or improve performance.
Design, develop, and modify software systems using scientific analysis and modeling to predict outcomes.
Java development using the Eclipse IDE; development of J2EE applications.
Experience with collaboration and software development tools (e.g., Atlassian) and CI practices.
Experience with container technologies (e.g., Docker).
Unix shell scripting and development of event/data driven analytics.
Development of cloud-based solutions and technologies.
Design or implement complex algorithms with strict timing/resource/interface constraints; perform quality control on team products.
Recommend and implement improvements to documentation and software development process standards.
Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure work aligns with process constraints.
Collaborate with system and hardware engineers to derive requirements, limitations, performance, and interfaces; coordinate software installation and monitor performance.
Required Skills
Experience using the Linux CLI.
Proficiency in scripting (Bash/Python) to automate tasks and processes.
Basic Linux systems administration including user and group management.
Experience implementing Access Controls and permissions including RBAC and HBAC in a Linux environment.
Experience developing software solutions using Python.
Experience developing Ansible playbooks to orchestrate HPC provisioning.
Experience with CI/CD principles and tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins.
Experience with Git source control.
Position Desired Skills
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, containerd.
Familiarity with IAM solutions (KeyCloak, FreeIPA, SSSD, LDAP, Kerberos).
Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence).
Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies.
SWE-2 Qualifications Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline plus three years of SWE experience, or Bachelor's degree plus five years, or seven years of SWE experience in programs of similar scope and complexity.
Salary Range $144k-$266k (Annually). The range is a likely salary range and not a guarantee; final compensation depends on experience, location, and contractual requirements.
Benefits and Company Information Akina is a Woman Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Small Business. Benefits include 24 days PTO, 11 federal holidays, 401k with 10% employer contribution, full healthcare coverage for employees and partial for dependents, and educational assistance for job-related training and certifications. Equal employment opportunity statement: Akina is an EEO employer and welcomes applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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.
Note: For more information, please visit the company website directly from your browser.
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