Software Engineer, Level 3

Independent Software•Columbia, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Independent Software, as a Software Engineer Level 3, you will design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems supporting mission-critical operations and advanced technical environments. You will work on highly technical projects involving processing-intensive analytics, real-time systems, large-scale data processing, and enterprise software solutions. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop scalable and efficient software solutions based on documented requirements. You will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and system design through testing, integration, deployment, and sustainment. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, software engineering expertise, and the ability to work within secure, fast-paced environments supporting critical mission objectives.

Requirements

Experience developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems
Strong understanding of software engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices
Experience with software development, testing, debugging, and system integration
Ability to analyze technical requirements and develop scalable software solutions
Experience supporting processing-intensive analytics, large data systems, or real-time systems
Understanding of software architecture, system design, and hardware/software integration concepts
Experience working with Linux, UNIX, or Windows development environments
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with large-scale distributed systems or data processing environments
Experience with real-time systems or protocol processing
Experience with Agile software development methodologies
Familiarity with COTS/GOTS integration and system modernization efforts
Experience working in secure or mission-critical environments

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, maintain, and enhance complex software systems and applications
Develop software solutions supporting analytics platforms, large-scale data processing, and real-time operational systems
Analyze documented requirements and translate them into functional software components and system enhancements
Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements and operational standards
Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance issues, and system integration problems
Participate in software architecture and system design activities, including hardware/software trade-off analysis
Support integration and evaluation of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) technologies
Perform requirements analysis and synthesis from system-level requirements to individual software components
Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and mission partners to support system integration and operational objectives
Develop and maintain technical documentation, software design artifacts, and test procedures
Participate in code reviews and apply software development best practices and methodologies
Support modernization, optimization, and enhancement efforts across enterprise software environments