5-7 years of professional software development experience, particularly in backend and cloud-native applications.
Proficiency in Go (Golang) with production service development experience.
Experience in web application development using TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and GitOps workflows using ArgoCD.
Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration technologies like RKE2.
Understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
Design and maintain cloud-native applications using Go, TypeScript, and Python.
Enhance web-based user interfaces with TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
Build and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker.
Support Kubernetes orchestration and infrastructure integration with Rancher and RKE2.
Implement GitOps workflows with ArgoCD and deployment automation tools.
Develop RESTful APIs and event-driven services.
Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and microservices.
Collaborative work environment with engineering and infrastructure teams.
Focus on continuous improvement and technical documentation.
Exposure to a variety of modern tools and technologies.
Potential for career advancement in a mission-critical setting.
Full Job Description
What You Will Do:
As a Software Engineer at Independent Software, you will develop, enhance, and maintain a Kubernetes-native application that orchestrates and deploys workloads within containerized environments. You will work with modern cloud technologies, microservices, and web-based interfaces to support mission-critical systems.
You will collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to improve application functionality, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and ensure reliable software deployment and operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications using Go (Golang), TypeScript, and Python.
Develop and enhance web-based user interfaces using TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
Build, deploy, and manage containerized applications and microservices using Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
Support Kubernetes orchestration, workload provisioning, and infrastructure integration using Rancher, RKE2, and related technologies.
Implement and maintain GitOps workflows using ArgoCD and other deployment automation tools.
Develop and integrate RESTful APIs, event-driven services, and messaging technologies.
Troubleshoot application, container, networking, and infrastructure issues across complex environments.
Collaborate with software, systems, and infrastructure teams to support integration, deployment, and operational requirements.
Maintain technical documentation, follow development standards, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Strong professional software development experience, including backend and cloud-native applications.
Proficiency in Go (Golang), including experience developing production services.
Experience developing web applications using TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and GitOps workflows using ArgoCD.
Hands-on experience with Docker, RKE2, or similar container orchestration technologies.
Experience with infrastructure provisioning, hardware/software integration, Ansible configuration management, and cloud technologies.
Experience with Rancher and Containers as a Service (CaaS).
Understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and system design.
Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging technologies such as Kafka.
Experience working with SQL databases in containerized environments.
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Desired Skills:
Experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira, Bamboo, and Fisheye.
Experience with Agile development, continuous integration, and CI/CD pipelines.
Linux or UNIX system administration experience.
Knowledge of SIGINT systems and data flows.
Experience with Kafka, NiFi, MetalLB, and MinIO in production environments.
Familiarity with infrastructure automation using cloud-init or Terraform.
Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus or Grafana.
Experience with Rancher technologies, including Harvester, Longhorn, and KubeVirt.
Experience with AWS services such as EKS, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and maintain technical documentation.
Education and Experience:
Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations based on the position level.
Level 2:
High School Diploma/GED or Associate's Degree: 18 years of relevant software engineering experience.
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field: 14 years of relevant software engineering experience.
Level 3:
High School Diploma/GED or Associate's Degree: 24 years of relevant software engineering experience.
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field: 20 years of relevant software engineering experience.
Clearance Requirement:
Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role
