Software Engineer

Independent Software•Columbia, MD

About The Position

At Independent Software, as a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise Java applications supporting mission-critical systems. You will work with modern technologies including Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, relational databases, containerization, Kubernetes, and automated CI/CD pipelines. You will participate throughout the software development lifecycle, collaborating with engineering teams to build scalable solutions, modernize existing applications, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and improve software quality and deployment reliability.

Requirements

Experience developing enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot or similar modern frameworks
Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and backend services
Experience with relational databases such as MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar technologies
Experience with container technologies such as Docker or Podman, Kubernetes, or similar application deployment platforms
Experience using Git-based source control and CI/CD pipelines
Experience with automated software testing practices
Experience working in Agile software development environments
Strong software troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving
Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering teams

Nice To Haves

Experience developing Angular or other modern web applications
Experience with microservices architecture, application modernization, or cloud-native software development
Experience implementing GitLab CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
Experience with SQL performance tuning and high-volume enterprise applications
Experience using Jira and Confluence
Experience supporting enterprise software in secure or classified environments

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise Java applications using Spring Boot and modern software engineering practices
Develop scalable RESTful APIs and backend services
Design, optimize, and troubleshoot relational database solutions using MariaDB and other enterprise database technologies
Support application modernization through containerization, Kubernetes deployments, and improvements to system architecture
Participate in technical design sessions, architecture discussions, code reviews, testing, and troubleshooting
Develop and maintain automated testing solutions
Build and support GitLab CI/CD pipelines to improve software quality and deployment efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle
Use Jira and Confluence to support Agile software development activities