Software Engineer, Level 2

Independent Software, Inc.

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proficient in coding languages like Go, Python, or TypeScript
  • Experience with GitOps workflows and CI/CD tools such as ArgoCD or similar
  • Familiar with Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, and containerized deployments
  • Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code concepts and Linux operations
  • Skilled in debugging and supporting containerized applications
  • Strong collaboration skills with readiness to learn from peers
  • Emphasis on automation, documentation, and reusable code practices

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to building and maintaining deployment pipelines and Helm charts
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline services and deployment workflows
  • Support scalable deployments on Kubernetes using Helm and GitOps
  • Engage in code reviews, testing, and documentation according to team practices
  • Implement logic for application deployment patterns and manage configuration secrets
  • Help standardize and document reusable application deployment templates

Benefits

  • Support national security missions with significant impact
  • Join a collaborative, employee-focused culture that values your input
  • Access ongoing training, mentorship, and career growth opportunities
  • Benefit from competitive compensation and generous perks
  • Experience work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
Full Job Description
What You Will Do:

As a Software Engineer Level 2 at Independent Software, you will support the development and deployment of containerized applications and infrastructure automation using modern DevOps and cloud-native technologies. You will collaborate across engineering teams to implement scalable deployment workflows, improve automation practices, and help standardize application deployment frameworks. This role offers the opportunity to grow technically while contributing to reliable, secure, and repeatable deployment solutions that support mission-focused commercial and enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of deployment pipelines and Helm charts
  • Collaborate with backend, frontend, and infrastructure teams to integrate services and deployment workflows
  • Support scalable Kubernetes deployments using Helm, GitOps workflows, and related tooling
  • Participate in code reviews, testing efforts, and documentation while adhering to team standards
  • Implement and test logic supporting application deployment patterns, secrets management, and configuration maps
  • Support internal initiatives to standardize and document reusable application deployment templates

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Comfortable coding in Go, Python, or TypeScript
  • Familiarity with GitOps workflows and CI/CD tools such as ArgoCD, Fleet, or similar platforms
  • Working knowledge of Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, and containerized deployment environments
  • Understanding of infrastructure-as-code concepts and Linux system operations
  • Ability to debug, troubleshoot, and support containerized applications
  • Strong collaboration skills and willingness to learn from senior engineers
  • Appreciation for automation, documentation, and reusable code practices

Education and Experience:
  • Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Software Engineer
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
  • Four (4) additional years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted in place of a bachelor's degree

Clearance Requirement:
  • Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

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