Software Engineer II

Company Overview Akiak Technology is a fast‑growing, Tribal‑Owned, SBA‑certified 8(a) IT consulting firm recognized on the 2025 Inc. 500 list, ranking #106 overall and #4 in Government Services. We specialize in AI‑driven digital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud modernization, agile development, and UX/CX for U.S. government agencies. With over 50 years of combined federal experience, we deliver secure, modern solutions while advancing our mission to support the Indigenous Yup’ik community of Akiak, Alaska. Join us to work on impactful federal projects, innovate with modern technologies, and contribute to meaningful community‑driven change! Role Overview Software Engineering II. This role is responsible for eliciting, analyzing, documenting, and validating business and functional requirements to support the modernization of legacy systems. The position is a full‑time, five‑day a week onsite role in Washington, DC. Clearance Requirements This position requires access to classified information. A SECRET clearance is required at the time of hire, and the applicant must be U.S. citizen. Applicants will undergo a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable software applications supporting modernization of legacy systems. Participate in Agile development sprints, contributing to planning, estimation, and daily stand‑ups. Collaborate with QA engineers to ensure unit testing, integration testing, and validation of new releases. Support cloud‑based deployments using CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Identify and remediate software vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks. Contribute to technical documentation, including system design and operational procedures. Work under senior engineering guidance to ensure compliance with security and coding standards. Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance code quality and maintainability. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of experience in a full‑stack software engineering role, including front‑end (React), serverless cloud native (AWS, Azure), data integrations and ETL pipeline development, and SQL. Proven experience working on large‑scale system modernization or digital transformation efforts. Expertise in software architecture, system design, and modernization of legacy platforms. Deep technical knowledge of cloud‑native development, microservices, and container orchestration. Hands‑on experience implementing DevSecOps pipelines and automation frameworks. Proficiency with API development, integration, and data exchange architectures. Proficiency with infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation). Candidate must possess an active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one. Preferred Qualifications Understanding of export control regulations such as the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Experience working with licensing, enforcement, or compliance systems in a national security or regulatory context. Experience in data modeling, system integration planning, or enterprise architecture alignment. Snowflake, Palantir, Databricks experience. Teleworking The company has a hybrid remote policy for all employees and is dependent upon the type of position. This position may be assigned to support a federal contract, or to work in office. The Company’s teleworking eligibility may not apply if the employee is supporting a federal services contract. In this instance, the employee may be subject to federal telework policies and may be required to work onsite in the federal facility when requested. Employee Non‑Disclosure The employee must sign and attest to the Company’s non‑disclosure statement. The employee is responsible for reporting to the Company’s Compliance, Risk and Ethics Officer any conflicts of interest, and/or providing notification of outside employment or release of confidential business to external parties. Equal Opportunity Employer The Akiak Family of Companies will attempt to provide equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment, with the exception of those situations affected by the Tribal Preference policy. All aspects of employment will be governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other basis prohibited by law. Contract – Mandated U.S. Citizenship Because this position supports a federal contract that restricts performance to U.S. citizens, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship (e.g., a U.S. passport or passport card; a U.S. birth certificate with a government‑issued photo ID; or a Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship). This request is solely to confirm contract eligibility and is separate from Form I‑9. For the I‑9, you may present any acceptable document(s) of your choosing; we do not request or require specific I‑9 documents. We will complete EVerify‑ within 3 business days of your start date in accordance with federal requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr