What You Will Do: As a Software Engineer Level 3 at Independent Software, you will design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems supporting mission-critical operations. You will work with Java-based applications, distributed systems, databases, and containerized environments to develop scalable, reliable, and high-performing software solutions.
You will contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, collaborate with technical teams, and provide technical leadership to ensure software quality, performance, and successful system integration.
Key Responsibilities:- Design, develop, test, maintain, and enhance complex software systems and applications.
- Analyze user requirements and translate them into software design and performance requirements.
- Develop and maintain Java applications using Spring Boot.
- Design and integrate database interfaces, queries, and distributed messaging systems.
- Develop and implement complex algorithms and improve software performance.
- Integrate software components into new or existing systems and environments.
- Troubleshoot defects, conduct testing, and ensure software quality.
- Support containerized applications and automated software delivery processes.
- Provide technical leadership, conduct code reviews, and oversee software development activities.
- Collaborate with system engineers and technical teams on system design, integration, and documentation.
Required Skills and Qualifications: - Strong Java development experience
- Spring Boot
- MongoDB
- Apache Kafka
- Java Message Service (JMS)
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- CI/CD pipelines and practices
Additional requirements:
- Experience developing and maintaining complex software applications.
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles, system integration, and application performance.
- Experience with database interfaces, distributed systems, and complex algorithms.
- Experience leading software development teams and ensuring quality of deliverables.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Education and Experience:Candidates must meet one of the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus twelve (12) years of Software Engineering experience on programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; OR
- Sixteen (16) years of relevant Software Engineering experience on projects with similar software processes in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Clearance Requirement: - Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role
