Software Engineer 2 - (JavaScript, TypeScript, Python)
About The Position
We are seeking a seasoned Software Engineer for development and maintenance of large-scale, distributed web applications. In this role, you will focus on building robust, scalable systems using modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks and Python, while leveraging DevOps automation to manage cloud-native environments. While the primary focus is high-level software architecture and development, our team operates in the offensive cyber space. Candidates who possess a background—or a strong personal interest—in reverse engineering and vulnerability research will find a unique opportunity to apply their engineering rigor to complex security challenges.
Requirements
- Experience with professional software development in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python.
- Knowledge of building and maintaining enterprise-grade, distributed web applications and system architectures.
- Experience with DevOps automation, cloud service providers (e.g., AWS), and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
- Knowledge of modern software engineering principles, including version control, testing frameworks, and agile workflows.
- Experience with high-side development environments and non-attributed network configurations.
- 8 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or interest in offensive cyber operations, vulnerability research, and software reverse engineering.
- Knowledge of Android application architecture and experience or interest in mobile vulnerability research.
- Experience with low-level programming in C/C++ and utilizing debuggers such as gdb or similar tools.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain large-scale, distributed web applications using Node.js, TypeScript and Python.
- Architect scalable microservices and backend systems that support high-performance data processing and communication.
- Utilize DevOps automation tools and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaaS) to deploy and manage services in commercial cloud environments.
- Create robust CI/CD pipelines to ensure the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software updates.
- Collaborate with security researchers to integrate engineering best practices into offensive cyber and vulnerability research projects.
- Collaborate with users and analysts to improve tooling and mission capabilities.
Benefits
- 24 days PTO accrued annually
- 11 federal holidays
- 401k is 100% vested on your start date
- company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary
- Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees
- 50% toward dependents healthcare costs
- educational assistance towards college classes
- cover costs associated with job related training and certifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
