Software Engineer

Independent Software, Inc.

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of software engineering experience in enterprise applications
  • Proficient in Java and/or other object-oriented programming languages
  • Experience with web applications and backend services
  • Strong skills in designing RESTful APIs
  • Familiar with relational databases like Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB
  • Background in application modernization and containerization
  • Knowledge of automated testing and CI/CD practices

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and develop enterprise applications using Java and Angular
  • Design and integrate RESTful APIs and service components
  • Support and develop solutions with various relational database technologies
  • Participate in application modernization efforts including microservices and containerization
  • Deploy containerized applications in Kubernetes environments
  • Engage in technical design, code reviews, and process improvements
  • Create automated unit and integration tests and maintain CI/CD pipelines

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment within cross-functional engineering teams
  • Opportunities for professional growth in a cutting-edge technology stack
  • Involvement in the entire software development lifecycle
  • Ability to work on both cloud and on-premises applications
  • Support for continuous learning and skill enhancement across technologies
Full Job Description
What You Will Do:

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.

Key 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

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • 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

Desired Skills:
  • 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

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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