What You Will Do: 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.
Key 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
Required Skills and Qualifications: - 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
Desired Skills: - 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
Education and Experience:Level 1- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus twelve (12) years of relevant Software Engineering experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; OR
- Sixteen (16) years of relevant Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.
Level 2- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus fourteen (14) years of relevant Software Engineering experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; OR
- Eighteen (18) years of relevant Software Engineering experience supporting projects with similar software processes may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.
Clearance Requirement: - Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role
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