Full-Time Junior Software Engineer

Lockwood Hills, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Lockwood Hills, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , Lockwood Hills provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , Lockwood Hills delivers mission critical support services for federal, civilian, and military operations around the world.

As a Lockwood Hills employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

Lockwood Hills Federal is seeking a Software Engineer II to develop and migrate applications in support of the Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative.

The Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative bridges across US Government agencies to encourage collaboration, facilitate interoperability, and promote best practices for using distributed learning to provide the highest-quality education, training, informal learning.

As a Software Engineer II specializing in training and education systems, you'll contribute to the development and maintenance of cloud-based solutions that enhance learning experiences. You'll work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to create efficient applications for educational institutions and training providers.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in designing, developing, and deploying AWS-based applications and services for training and education systems.
• Collaborates with instructional designers and educators to integrate technology into learning environments.
• Optimizes cloud resources for cost-effectiveness, scalability, and performance.
• Ensures compliance with security and privacy standards in educational settings.
• Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues related to training platforms and content delivery.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance (or higher).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 years hands on Software Engineering experience.
• Basic understanding of networking, programming, and cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with Linux, Python, and other similar languages.
• Knowledge of JSON-LD and LinkData.
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (or willingness to obtain certification).
• Technical Skills:
• Cloud Platforms: AWS.
• Operating Systems: Linux (RHEL/CentOS).
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or Educational Technology (EdTech) platforms.
• Interest in serverless architecture, microservices, and containerization.
• Familiarity with AWS services such as Amazon S3, Amazon RDS, and Amazon EC2.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to educational technology solutions.
  
  

Benefits Information

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).