Software Engineer, Level 3
About The Position
As a Senior Software Engineer at Independent Software, you will develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems supporting mission-critical operations. These systems may include processing-intensive analytics, real-time systems, large-scale data processing, and enterprise information systems. You will work independently and as a technical leader within a collaborative team environment to translate user requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions. This role includes contributing to system design, performing hardware/software trade-off analysis, and integrating Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) components. You will play a key role in driving technical direction, improving development processes, and ensuring quality across software development efforts.
Requirements
- Strong experience in software engineering and development of complex systems
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C, or C++
- Experience with Spring Boot framework, including Spring MVC, Spring Data, and Spring Security
- Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and enterprise application development
- Familiarity with messaging systems such as Kafka or JMS
- Experience with databases such as Oracle and Elasticsearch
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes (K8s)
- Familiarity with build and automation tools such as Maven or Gradle
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools (e.g., GitLab)
- Strong understanding of algorithm development, system performance, and scalability
- Experience with COTS/GOTS integration and hardware/software trade-off analysis
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
- Ability to work independently and lead technical teams
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
- Four (4) additional years of software engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience as a Software Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
- Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role
Nice To Haves
- Experience with front-end technologies such as Angular is preferred
Responsibilities
- Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
- Design, develop, and modify complex software systems using modern software engineering methodologies
- Debug existing software and resolve defects through root cause analysis
- Develop and implement algorithms to meet performance and functional requirements
- Integrate existing software into new or modified systems and environments
- Design and implement database queries, data repositories, and interfaces
- Develop data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
- Write, review, and maintain software and system documentation
- Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
- Modify existing software to improve performance, correct errors, or adapt to new environments
- Design and implement complex algorithms with strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints
- Provide recommendations and implement improvements to software development processes and documentation standards
- Perform quality control on team deliverables to ensure compliance with development standards
- Serve as a technical lead and oversee one or more software development teams
- Delegate development and testing tasks and monitor team performance
- Collaborate with system and hardware engineers to derive requirements and system capabilities
- Coordinate software deployment and monitor system performance to ensure operational requirements are met
- Recommend new technologies, tools, and processes to improve software development outcomes
- Support selection and implementation of appropriate software development methodologies in coordination with stakeholders
Benefits
- Support critical national security missions that matter
- Be part of a close-knit, employee-first culture where your voice is heard
- Expand your skills through ongoing training, mentorship, and career development
- Enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, and work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
