{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"57068352cbf1689f561b6937","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/57068352cbf1689f561b6937","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/57068352cbf1689f561b6937","title":"Software Engineer 1 - (Python, Kubernetes, Docker)","description":"Software Engineer 1 - (Python, Kubernetes, Docker)\n\nClearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required\nPosition ID: 23-BY-S-01-SWE1\nLocation: Annapolis Junction, Maryland\n\nDescription:\n\nThe 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.\n\nWorks individually or as part of a team.\n\nReviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.\n\nResolves software problem reports.\n\nUtilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.\n\nProvides 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.\n\nPosition Required Skills:\n\nPython, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm.\nAble to provide customer support.\nSelf-starter.\n\nSWE1 Qualifications:\n\nSeven (7) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.\n\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.\n\nFour (4) years of additional SWE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.\n\nSalary Range: $178k-$218k (Annually)\n\nThe 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.\n\nAkina 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.\n\nAkina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. 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