Software Engineer 2 - (JavaScript, React, Python)
Akina, IncRole Overview
Akina, Inc is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer 2 - (JavaScript, React, Python). This is a full-time role in Fort Meade. Part of Akina, Inc's Qa hiring. The posted range is $191k to $233k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Software Engineer 2 - (JavaScript, React, Python)
Fort Meade, Maryland
- Computer/Software
Software Engineer 2 - (JavaScript, React, Python)
Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 24-0642-SWE2
Telework: No
Location: Fort Meade, Maryland
Description
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements.
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.
Position Required Skills
- JavaScript
- React/JSX
- node.js/JavaScript
- Rust
- Python
- shell script
- Kubernetes
- Helm Charts
- Micro-Services deployment patterns
- Service-mesh
- Multi-site applications
- Load Balancing topologies
- Cloud Migration
- nifi
- Testing frameworks (JEST)
- Grafana
- InfluxDb
- Elasticsearch
- Redis
- mysql
- Apache Superset
- RabbitMQ/Kafka/Message Fabrics
- Ansible/Salt
- Terraform
- Web-Sockets
- JBLOCKS
- CASPORT
- Neo4j
- Agency Security Labels(CAMKEY, LAC, COI, etc.)
Position Desired Skills
- Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
- Debug existing software and correct defects
- Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
- Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
- Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
- Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
- Write or review software and system documentation
- Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
- Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
- Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
- Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
- Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas
- Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
- Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
- Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products
- Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
- Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
- Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
- Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met
SWE2 Qualifications
Eight (8) years' experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
Experience in Information Technology: One (1) year of experience coding in Python (SHADOWSCIENCE)
Salary Range: **$191k-$233k (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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Where is the Software Engineer 2 - (JavaScript, React, Python) position at Akina, Inc located?
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 Software Engineer 2 - (JavaScript, React, Python) role at Akina, Inc pay?
Akina, Inc has posted a compensation range of $191k to $233k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Software Engineer 2 - (JavaScript, React, Python) 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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