Software Engineer II (Data Workflow and Automation)

Position Title: Software Engineer II (Data Workflow & Automation)

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland (up to 2 days per week of telework as project tasking allows)
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Position Overview

The organization is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow. This role supports mission-critical data engineering, analytics, and operational use cases by building reliable, scalable, and observable workflow orchestration solutions.

The selected candidate will collaborate closely with data engineers, platform teams, and mission stakeholders to ensure workflows are efficient, secure, and production-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow
• Develop scalable and reliable workflow orchestration solutions supporting data engineering and analytics operations
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize workflow performance and reliability
• Integrate workflows with distributed data processing systems and enterprise platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and efficient data pipeline operations
• Support deployment, testing, and continuous improvement of data systems and automation frameworks

Minimum Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance (required at time of hire)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Substitution: Seven (7) years of Software Engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Software Engineer
  • Alternative: Seven (7) years of experience without a degree

Required Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Linux CLI and standard Linux tools
• Experience with Bash scripting
• Programming experience in Python and Java
• Experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration
• Experience with distributed big data processing frameworks, including Apache Spark
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, containerd, and Podman
• Experience with Git-based source control systems

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Atlassian tool suite, including Jira and Confluence
• Familiarity with AWS Cloud services and infrastructure
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and workflow observability tools

Benefits and Compensation:

Health and Insurance Coverage:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees and eligible dependents.
• Employer-paid premiums for select high-quality medical plans, with additional plan options available to meet varying needs.
• Employer-paid dental and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional supplemental insurance coverage available for employees and eligible dependents.

Retirement Benefits:

• Employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan equal to 10% of salary each pay period.
• No employee contribution required to receive employer contributions.
• Immediate vesting of employer contributions upon hire.

Incentives and Bonuses:

• Employee referral bonus program, including initial and retention incentives.
• Annual performance-based bonus eligibility.

Leave and Work-Life Balance:

• Four (4) weeks of paid annual leave.
• Eleven (11) paid federal holidays, with flexible scheduling options where permitted.
• Telework opportunities based on role and contract requirements.
• Additional administrative leave for inclement weather or operational disruptions where telework is not feasible.
• Bereavement leave for immediate family members.
• Parental leave for birth or adoption, with potential eligibility for short-term disability benefits.

Professional Development:

• Annual education reimbursement (up to $5,250) for accredited degree programs relevant to job responsibilities.
• Additional funding for professional development, including training, certifications, and industry conferences.

Equipment and Allowances:

• Reimbursement (up to $1,000 every two years) for home office and technical equipment.
• Annual allowance for professional apparel and related items.

Wellness and Employee Support:

• Monthly wellness stipend to support fitness memberships, programs, equipment, or recreational activities.
• Access to programs and resources supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Recognition and Culture:

• Formal employee recognition program with opportunities for awards and incentives.
• Participation in employee engagement initiatives, team events, and organizational activities designed to promote collaboration and workplace satisfaction.

Additional Information:

• Candidates may be required to complete technical assessments as part of the selection process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.