Cloud Software Engineer 2 - (Cloud Computing, Hadoop, Big Data)
Akina, IncRole Overview
Akina, Inc is hiring a mid-level Cloud Software Engineer 2 - (Cloud Computing, Hadoop, Big Data). This is a full-time role in Fort Meade. Part of Akina, Inc's Backend hiring. The posted range is $202k to $247k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Cloud Software Engineer 2 - (Cloud Computing, Hadoop, Big Data)
Fort Meade, Maryland
- Computer/Software
Cloud Software Engineer 2 - (Cloud Computing, Hadoop, Big Data)
Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 24-0656-CSWE2
Telework: No
Location: Fort Meade, Maryland
Description
The Cloud Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse Big-Data Cloud systems based upon documented requirements. Directly contributes to all stages of back-end processing, analyzing, and indexing. Provides expertise in Cloud Computing, Hadoop Eco-System including implementing Java applications, Distributed Computing, Information Retrieval (IR), and Object Oriented Design. 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 Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
- Develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse Big-Data Cloud systems based upon documented requirements.
- Directly contributes to all stages of back-end processing, analyzing, and indexing.
- 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 Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
Position Required Skills
- Eight (8) years experience software engineering experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required; two (2) years of which must be in programs utilizing Big-Data Cloud technologies and/or Distributed Computing.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
- Four (4) years of cloud software engineering experience on projects with similar Big-Data systems may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
- Master in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
- Cloudera Certified Hadoop Developer certification may be substituted for one (1) year of Cloud experience.
- Two (2) years of Cloud and Distributed Computing Information Retrieval (IR).
- One (1) year of experience with implementing code that interacts with implementation of Cloud Big Table.
- One (1) year of experience with implementing code that interacts with implementation of Cloud Distributed File System.
- One (1) year of experience with implementing complex MapReduce analytics.
- One (1) year of experience with implementing code that interacts with Cloud Distributed Coordination Frameworks.
- Experience with Computer Network Operations: Utility Computing, Network Management, Virtualization (VMWare or VirtualBox), Cloud Computing 2. Multi Node Management and Installation: Management and installation of Cloud and Distributed Computing on multiple nodes, Python, CFEngine, Bash, Ruby or related technologies.
- Experience with Information Assurance: Securing Cloud Based and Distributed applications through industry standard techniques such as Firewalls, PKI Certificate and Server Authentication with experience in Corporate authentication service(s).
- Object Oriented Design and Programming, Java, Eclipse or similar development environment, MAVEN, RESTful web services.
- Cloud and Distributed Computing Technologies: at least one or a combination of several of the following areas - YARN, J2EE, MapReduce, Zookeeper, HDFS, HBase, JMS, Concurrent Programming, Multi-Node implementation/installation and other applicable technologies.
- Cloud and Distributed Computing Information Retrieval: at least one or a combination of several of the following areas - HDFS, HBASE, Apache Lucene, Apache Solr, MongoDB
- Ingesting, Parsing and Analysis of Disparate Data-sources and formats: XML, JSON, CSV, Binary Formats, Sequence or Map Files, Avro and related technologies
- Aspect Oriented Design and Development
- Debugging and Profiling Cloud and Distributed Installations: Java Virtual Machine (JVM) memory management, Profiling Java Applications
- UNIX/LINUX, CentOS
- Experience with SIGINT:
- Experience with at least one SIGINT collection discipline areas (FORNSAT, CABLE, Terrestrial/Microwave, Overhead, and ELINT)
- Geolocation, emitter identification, and signal applications. Joint program collection platforms and dataflow architectures; signals characterization analysis
- CentOS and Linux/RedHat
- Configuration management tools such as Subversion, ClearQuest, or Razor
Position Desired Skills
- Provide in-depth knowledge of Information Retrieval; assisting the software development team in designing, developing and testing Cloud Information Retrieval
- Implement complex workflows that manage Cloud MapReduce analytics
- Implement code that interacts with Cloud Distributed Coordination Frameworks
- Oversee one or more software development tasks and ensures the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
- Make recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
CSWE2 Qualifications
Eight (8) years experience software engineering experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required; two (2) years of which must be in programs utilizing Big-Data Cloud technologies and/or Distributed Computing.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Four (4) years of cloud software engineering experience on projects with similar Big-Data systems may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
Master in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
Cloudera Certified Hadoop Developer certification may be substituted for one (1) year of Cloud experience.
Salary Range: **$202k-$247k (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
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This position is based in Fort Meade. Akina, Inc has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
How much does the Cloud Software Engineer 2 - (Cloud Computing, Hadoop, Big Data) role at Akina, Inc pay?
Akina, Inc has posted a compensation range of $202k to $247k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Cloud Software Engineer 2 - (Cloud Computing, Hadoop, Big Data) role at Akina, Inc posted?
This role was posted on April 30, 2026 (48 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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