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# Software Engineer Level 2

- **Company:** Markon, LLC.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $225,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Apache Accumulo, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Software Applications, Confluence, JIRA, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, DevOps, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Amazon DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Apache Hadoop, MapReduce, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, NumPy, Performance Tuning, Ansible, SciPy, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Apache Zookeeper, Data Processing, Data Ingestion, Apache Spark, Software Troubleshooting, Gitlab, Pandas, Containerization, AngularJS, Pyspark, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Nifi, Machine Learning Operations, Terraform, Docker
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9302745/software-engineer-level-2

## About the Role

Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph through this customer is required.
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Bachelor's degree and 14+ years of relevant software engineering experience required.
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Strong software development, systems integration, and troubleshooting skills.
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Experience with one or more of the following technologies, depending on the assigned position:
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Programming: Java, Python, Angular
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Cloud Technologies: AWS, Lambda, Glue, DynamoDB
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Big Data & Analytics: Hadoop, Accumulo, Spark, PySpark, MapReduce, SQL/NoSQL, Pandas, NumPy, SciPy
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DevOps & Infrastructure: Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Marathon
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Development Tools: GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Apache NiFi
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Data & Search: Elasticsearch, ZooKeeper, enterprise data warehouse systems, Experience supporting Intelligence Community mission applications and data processing environments.
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Familiarity with GhostMachine, QTA, or other mission-specific analytics platforms.
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Experience with AI/ML inference processing and cloud-native architectures.
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Experience with Elasticsearch language analyzers or computer-assisted translation tools such as LILT.
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Experience with systems architecture, requirements gathering, and technical documentation.

Note: These positions support multiple teams with varying technical requirements. Candidates are not expected to have experience with every technology listed. Specific qualifications will depend on the assigned mission team.

## Description

Markon is seeking multiple Software Engineers Level 2 to support the Fort Meade Customer. These roles support multiple mission teams, focusing on developing, integrating, maintaining, and optimizing software applications, cloud-based systems, and large-scale data processing solutions., *
Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using Java, Python, and other relevant technologies.
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Develop and support cloud-based applications and services within AWS environments.
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Build and optimize large-scale data processing and analytics solutions.
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Support distributed computing environments using technologies such as Hadoop, Accumulo, Spark, and MapReduce.
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Develop and maintain data ingestion pipelines, ETL workflows, and enterprise analytics capabilities.
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Support infrastructure automation, containerization, and application deployment.
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Troubleshoot software issues, optimize system performance, and support production environments.
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Collaborate with engineering teams to gather requirements, develop technical solutions, and support system integration.