Software Engineer, Level 3

Independent Software•Columbia, MD

About The Position

At Independent Software, as a Software Engineer Level 3, you will develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems supporting mission-critical operations and advanced technical environments. You will work on a wide range of systems including processing-intensive analytics platforms, real-time systems, large-scale data processing applications, and business management systems. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers, analysts, and mission partners to design, develop, integrate, test, and optimize software solutions based on documented requirements. You will contribute to the full software development lifecycle while helping solve complex technical challenges in secure and dynamic environments.

Requirements

Experience developing software in secure or mission-critical environments
Strong understanding of software development methodologies and software design principles
Experience developing, testing, and troubleshooting complex software systems
Ability to analyze and interpret technical requirements and translate them into software solutions
Experience working with large-scale data processing systems, analytics platforms, or real-time systems
Knowledge of system integration, software testing, and debugging techniques
Understanding of COTS/GOTS integration and software reuse concepts
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain complex software systems and applications
Develop software solutions for processing-intensive analytics, large-scale data processing, and real-time operational systems
Analyze documented requirements and translate them into functional software components
Review and test software components to ensure compliance with design requirements and operational standards
Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, bugs, and performance issues
Participate in system design activities including hardware/software trade-off analysis and software reuse evaluations
Support integration of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) technologies where appropriate
Contribute to requirements analysis and synthesis from system-level requirements to individual software components
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support software integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance
Develop and maintain technical documentation, test procedures, and software design artifacts
Participate in code reviews and follow established software development methodologies and best practices
Support system modernization, optimization, and enhancement initiatives