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

- **Company:** Akina, Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Signals Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Linux, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Network Programming, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Systems, Subversion, Malware, Git, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Atlassian Bamboo, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25197_94c784c6092b07e7f68a4091a15e12c4

## About the Role

* 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.
 * Familiarity with Git and Subversion.
 * Atlassian Tools (Confluence/Jira/Bamboo).

Nice to Haves

 * 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., 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.

## 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.