Application Developer 2 - (C/C++, Python, Network Programming)

United States | Sept. 21, 2026

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Company: Akina, Inc.

Country: United States

Salary: $213,000 - $260,000

Type: Onsite

Employment: Full Time

Description:

Application Developer 2 - (C/C++, Python, Network Programming)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 20-17-040-AD2
Location: Fort Meade, Maryland

Description:

You will act as a general-purpose CNO software engineer embedded in operations for up-and-coming projects. You will be responsible for the full product lifecycle including: design, prototype, development, release, deployment, and maintenance of all tools developed by the team. In addition to the above you will also be responsible modifying other teams tools and integrating products developed by other teams into our toolkit for mission-centric results. You will work closely with analysts, operators, and other software engineers to define new requirements and provide tactical support to operations. This includes quick reaction operational support and the support in addition to the longer development lifecycle of more feature rich capabilities.

• Augment existing tools.
• Derive, document, and analyze requirements.
• Build prototypes to demonstrate understanding of mission requirements.
• Produce end-to-end toolsets that can operate within mission constraints.
• Provide technical consulting support across various software products and technologies, advising customers on operational direction.
• Take part in peer code reviews.

Position Required Skills:

• Produce and modify software systems in C/C++/Python, with explicit experience in network programming.
• Provide support for fielded software systems.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate with users of differing technical knowledge including operators, analysts, and other developers to deliver finished products to the customer.
• Reverse engineering experience.
• Familiarity with Git and Subversion.
• Atlassian Tools (Confluence/Jira/Bamboo).

Nice to Haves

• Experience with any of the following languages: Java, JavaScript, Bash, Powershell, Perl, C#, Rust.
• Experience developing CNO specific software in Linux/Window/Embedded environments.
• Experience with Vulnerability Research and Exploit Development.
• Experience with Malware RE.
• Solid understanding of cryptography.
• Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
• Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.

AD2 Qualifications:

Shall have a minimum of a Bachelor of Computer Science or Computer Engineering and a minimum of six (6) years of software/system development work experience or a Masters of Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a minimum of four (4) years of experience.

Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Salary Range: $213k-$260k (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.

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