Software Engineer, Level 3

Independent SoftwareAnnapolis Junction, MD

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Job Description

What You Will Do: At Independent Software, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer, Level 3 to support the design, development, and enhancement of a Kubernetes-native application that orchestrates and deploys workloads from within the cluster in which it runs. This application integrates a modern web-based UI/UX, containerized microservices, and scalable cloud-native infrastructure.You will serve as a senior member of a highly collaborative team responsible for end-to-end development, from frontend interfaces to backend services and infrastructure automation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to and help guide the development of a production platform leveraging technologies such as Go, TypeScript, Python, RKE2, ArgoCD, Fleet, Kafka, and NiFi. You will play a key role in delivering robust Kubernetes-native software while helping drive technical excellence and best practices.Key Responsibilities:

Lead development of backend services and RESTful APIs using Go (Golang) and Python
Guide development of frontend components using TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
Oversee containerization and deployment efforts using Docker and Helm within RKE2-based Kubernetes clusters
Improve and maintain GitOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines using Fleet and ArgoCD
Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and automation teams to integrate workflows and platform features
Design and implement event-driven solutions using Kafka, NiFi, and related technologies
Develop and review unit tests and troubleshoot complex application and system issues
Maintain technical documentation and enforce coding standards and best practices

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Demonstrate relevant software development experience aligned with the Software Engineer 3 labor category
Demonstrate proficiency in one or more programming languages including Go, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript
Demonstrate strong experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies such as Docker and Helm
Demonstrate experience using Git and collaborative version control workflows
Demonstrate understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and Linux environments
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate experience with infrastructure provisioning or configuration management tools such as Ansible or Terraform

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrate experience with the Rancher ecosystem including Harvester, Longhorn, KubeVirt, and RKE2
Demonstrate familiarity with Kafka, NiFi, MetalLB, and MinIO
Demonstrate knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or cloud-init
Demonstrate experience with AWS services including EKS, S3, Lambda, or RDS
Demonstrate working knowledge of SQL databases
Demonstrate experience working in Agile environments and using Atlassian tools including Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo, and Confluence
Demonstrate understanding of SIGINT systems or mission-focused government environments
Demonstrate experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or ArgoCD
Demonstrate familiarity with observability tools including Prometheus and Grafana
Demonstrate experience administering Linux or UNIX systems

Education and Experience:

Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a Computer, Business, or Math-related field and five (5) years of experience in at least two of the following system categories: acquisition, processing, analysis, or reporting
Possess an Associate’s Degree and an additional seven (7) years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree

Clearance Requirement:

Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

Why Choose Independent Software:At Independent Software, our people are the mission. We’ve built a company around collaboration, integrity, and innovation and we make sure our team has the tools and support to grow, succeed, and thrive.When you join us, you will:

Support critical national security missions that matter
Be part of a close-knit, employee-first culture where your voice is heard
Expand your skills through ongoing training, mentorship, and career development
Enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, and work-life balance

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of something bigger.Apply today.We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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