Who are we?

Independent Software is a consulting, product, and solutions firm dedicated to the practical application of software and system engineering technologies to solve complex problems. We bring together world class engineers with proven engineering best practices, domain expertise, commercial technologies, and proven agile management approaches to create high value solutions aimed at helping our customers meet their most critical business and mission objectives.

Why Independent Software?

We are focused on continual learning and evolution. We don’t do things because “that’s the way we’ve always done things”; we listen to our employees and adapt to the changing marketplace. We look at the big picture and encourage our engineers to get training and certifications in emerging technologies that will help shape our customer’s mission.

We’ve been profitable year after year. We’re always on the lookout for great engineers to join the team and we recognize that our employees are the heart and soul of what we do. We focus on recruiting talented people, treating them right, and then allowing them to do what they do best. No red tape. No micromanagement. Smart people want to work with smart people, and we love people who are passionate about what they do and finding ways to do it better.

Top Reasons to Work at Independent Software:

Great people deserve even better benefits, from comprehensive healthcare coverage and generous leave time to discounts with all our vendors.
You are not just a job title. That's why we tip the work-life balance scale in your favor. It's not about being billable, it's about being valuable.
Whether you're working on-site or in our offices, your role at Independent Software is just as critical to our success as your coworker's.
We're constantly researching and implementing the latest technology, so you've always got the right tools at your disposal.
As we've grown, we've retained that small company feel. When we say we have an open-door policy, we actually mean it.
Independent Software is comprised of wonderfully generous folks. We believe in supporting the causes our employees care about. Bring us an opportunity to help and we'll listen.
Teamwork got us where we are today. Our collaborative environment allows you to maximize your true potential.
The work we do is exciting, critical stuff. No matter your role at Independent Software, you're helping us keep the nation safe and secure.
We have a history of great achievement, and, with each year, our company gets even bigger and better. As we grow, so does the opportunity for our employees.
We host a variety of fun employee and family events throughout the year to say thanks for all that you do to make Independent Software a technology leader as well as a phenomenal place to work.

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Company Sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Your retirement plan is an important benefit you shouldn’t overlook. We offer a 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust that offers a powerful way to enhance your long-term financial well-being by investing in yourself. We offer immediate eligibility and company matching.
A generous Paid Time Off and Holiday package
Paid training! We encourage all employees to seek out training opportunities like conferences, certification courses and seminars.
We truly believe the right work-life balance can exist, and it's here at Independent Software. Our work is extremely important, but your job is just a part of who you are. When you enjoy your life outside of our walls, you're at your best the next time you walk through our doors. We do all we can to assure that happens every day.

Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.

Web Developer

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full Time

Web Development

Mid Level

What You Will Do

We are seeking a skilled Web Developer Level 2 to support the development and maintenance of cloud-native applications using modern DevOps and serverless technologies. You will play a key role in designing scalable infrastructure, developing AWS-based solutions, and managing backend services to support a highly available, data-driven platform. You’ll collaborate with engineers, DevOps specialists, and product stakeholders in a fast-paced Agile environment to deliver secure and efficient software solutions.

Join our team of forward-thinking developers where innovation, cloud-native development, and technical excellence drive mission success. If you're passionate about building reliable, scalable cloud applications, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and manage infrastructure using Terraform as Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Develop and maintain AWS Lambda functions using Python 3.11
Integrate with AWS RDS Aurora PostgreSQL for persistent data storage and use PgAdmin for database management
Utilize Poetry for efficient Python dependency management
Build and manage Docker containers to package and run applications
Manage file access and sharing securely using Amazon S3 with presigned URLs
Work with SQS and SNS for asynchronous messaging and notifications
Leverage Makefile for task automation and streamlined development workflows
Configure and secure APIs with API Gateway and Lambda Authorizers
Implement serverless workflows with AWS Step Functions
Use DynamoDB as a user session or metadata cache
Monitor system performance and logs via Amazon CloudWatch

Required Skills and Qualifications

Proficiency with Terraform for managing AWS infrastructure
Hands-on experience developing AWS Lambda functions in Python 3.11
Experience working with AWS RDS Aurora PostgreSQL and using PgAdmin
Familiarity with Poetry for Python dependency and environment management
Working knowledge of Docker for containerized application development
Ability to manage data securely via Amazon S3 presigned URLs
Experience integrating AWS services such as SQS, SNS, API Gateway, and Step Functions
Competence in writing and maintaining Makefiles
Experience with DynamoDB for fast, scalable data access
Strong understanding of monitoring and logging using CloudWatch

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field
— OR —
Equivalent combination of education and hands-on professional experience
3–5 years of relevant web development experience with a focus on AWS and Python ecosystems

Certifications (Preferred but not required)

AWS Certified Developer – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Docker Certified Associate
Certified Python Developer
Security+ or other DoD 8570-compliant certification

Clearance Requirement:

Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role.

Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.

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