Software Engineer

Independent Software•Columbia, MD

About The Position

At Independent Software, as a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications supporting mission-critical systems. You will work with Java, Angular, RESTful APIs, relational databases, containerization, and Kubernetes while supporting application and database modernization initiatives. You will participate throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and technical design through development, testing, deployment, and operational support. This role also provides opportunities to work across application, database, and deployment technologies in both cloud and on-premises environments.

Requirements

Professional Software Engineering experience developing and supporting enterprise applications
Experience with Java and/or other object-oriented application development technologies
Experience developing or supporting web applications and backend services
Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs
Experience working with relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, or similar technologies
Experience with application modernization, containerization, or modern application deployment practices
Experience with automated testing and CI/CD processes
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering teams

Nice To Haves

Experience developing enterprise Java applications using Spring Boot or similar frameworks
Experience developing Angular or comparable front-end applications
Experience with microservices and application or database modernization
Experience deploying and supporting applications using Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes
Familiarity with Kubernetes technologies such as Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, Secrets, Ingress, Persistent Volumes, and Helm
Experience with cloud-based Kubernetes platforms such as Amazon EKS, OpenShift, Rancher, or similar technologies
Experience implementing GitLab CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevSecOps practices
Experience providing operational or backup database administration support
Experience with XML, JSON, or other structured data formats
Experience using Jira and Confluence in Agile development environments

Responsibilities

Analyze user and system requirements to design, develop, test, and maintain Java and Angular applications
Design, develop, and support RESTful APIs, service integrations, and data access components
Develop and support solutions using Oracle, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and other relational database technologies
Support application modernization, including Spring Boot migrations, microservices, database modernization, and containerization
Deploy and support containerized applications in Kubernetes environments across cloud and on-premises infrastructure
Participate in architecture reviews, technical design, code reviews, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvement
Develop automated unit and integration tests and support CI/CD pipelines
Maintain technical and development documentation using Jira and Confluence
Provide backup database administration support for Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB
Cross-train across application, database, and deployment technologies to support operational continuity