Software Engineer 2 - (Software Configuration Management, Release Engineering, RPM)

Akina • Annapolis Junction, MD

8h

About The Position

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems based on documented requirements. The role may involve processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems. The engineer works individually or as part of a team, reviews and tests software components for adherence to design requirements, documents test results, resolves software problem reports, and applies software development and design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. The role also provides input to system design on hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of COTS/GOTS products instead of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from the system level to individual software components.

This position focuses on software configuration management and release engineering. The engineer leads and supports configuration management, release control, software packaging, version control, and artifact repository management across multiple development and deployment environments. Releases must be controlled, versioned, packaged, documented, reproducible, and traceable throughout the software development lifecycle. The work includes RPM packages, Helm charts, and container images maintained and distributed through repositories and registries such as Sonatype Nexus, Harbor, and ContainerYard.

The position is located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The listed annual salary range is $215,000–$263,000; actual compensation may vary based on experience, location, and contractual requirements.

Requirements

• Fourteen years of experience as a software engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; four additional years of software engineering experience may substitute for the degree.
• Experience with software configuration management and release engineering, including release control, software packaging, version control, and artifact repository management.
• Experience with RPM packages, Helm charts, and container images.
• Ability to obtain or hold a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Maven.
• Basic knowledge of Kubernetes concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems based on documented requirements.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements and document test results.
• Resolve software problem reports.
• Use software development and design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
• Provide input to system design, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, COTS/GOTS use, and requirements analysis and synthesis.
• Lead and support software configuration management, release control, software packaging, version control, and artifact repository management across development and deployment environments.
• Ensure software releases are controlled, versioned, packaged, documented, reproducible, and traceable throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Maintain and distribute RPM packages, Helm charts, and container images through repositories and registries.

Benefits

• 24 days of PTO accrued annually.
• 11 federal holidays.
• 401(k) is 100% vested on the start date.
• Company direct 401(k) contribution worth 10% of salary.
• Company covers 100% of employee healthcare costs and 50% of dependent healthcare costs.
• Educational assistance toward college classes.
• Coverage of costs associated with job-related training and certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level