Software Engineer 3 - (Python, AI/ML, Kafka)

Akina, Inc. • $241K — $295K *
Columbia, MD 21044In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Strong proficiency in Python.
  • Demonstrated use of AI/ML tools to accelerate data analysis and solution development.
  • Experience with Kafka and streaming analytics.
  • Working knowledge of relational databases.
  • Exposure to dataflow, data science, or mission analytics is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications.
  • Develop ETL workflows to reconcile requested vs. realized infrastructure.
  • Apply AI tools and techniques to accelerate analysis.
  • Ensure scalable and reliable data ingestion and processing.
  • Collaborate with full-stack engineers on results integration and visualization.

Benefits

  • 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays.
  • 401k 100% vested on your start date with a direct company contribution worth 10% of your salary.
  • 100% healthcare cost coverage for employees and 50% for dependents.
  • Educational assistance for college classes and job-related training.
Full Job Description
Software Engineer 3 - (Python, AI/ML, Kafka)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 20-22-001-SWE3
Location: Columbia, Maryland

Description:

You will be part of a team responsible for delivering mission-critical infrastructure cognizance. You will be tasked with aggregating data sources to create a clear picture of what infrastructure was requested, what infrastructure was deployed, and proactively alerting on any discrepancies. The team's application is used by subject matter experts to investigate, create, and iterate on best practices and deployment rules, and the team detects and surfaces cases where requested or provisioned infrastructure breaks those best practices and rules. Given the visibility and impact of this work, the team interacts with many stakeholders from across the organization and iterates as frequently as possible. As a Software Engineer III, you will drive end-to-end feature delivery from concept to production, transforming complex data into actionable insights and leveraging AI to accelerate analysis and solution design
  • Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications (frontend and backend).
  • Develop ETL workflows to reconcile requested vs. realized infrastructure.
  • Apply AI tools and techniques to accelerate analysis and prototype new solutions quickly.
  • Ensure scalable and reliable data ingestion and processing.
  • Collaborate with full-stack engineers on integration and visualization of results.

Position Required Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in Python.
  • Demonstrated use of AI/ML tools to accelerate data analysis and engineering solution development.
  • Experience with Kafka and streaming analytics.
  • Working knowledge of relational databases.
  • Exposure to adjacent domains such as dataflow, data science, or mission analytics is a plus.

Nice to Haves
  • Hands-on experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.
  • Experience analyzing cyber security data sets such as network traffic and OS events.
  • Understanding of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
  • Familiarity with ClickHouse.
  • Proficiency with Git and GitLab.
  • Working knowledge of Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence.

SWE3 Qualifications:

A minimum of twelve (12) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree.

Salary Range: $241k-$295k (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.

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The culture at Akina, Inc. is built on a foundation of respect and inclusivity, ensuring a supportive workplace where ideas thrive and innovation flourishes. Employees enjoy a competitive package of benefits that underscores the company’s commitment to their well-being and professional growth.

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