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.

Software Engineer, Level 3

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full Time

Software Engineering

Experienced

What You Will Do:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will develop, enhance, and maintain complex and diverse software systems across mission-critical environments. These systems may include processing-intensive analytics, large-scale data manipulation, real-time systems, and enterprise-level applications. You’ll work both independently and collaboratively to analyze requirements, implement robust software solutions, resolve defects, and ensure system integrity. This position places a strong emphasis on backend development with Java, Spring Boot, and MongoDB, as well as real-time messaging technologies such as Kafka, and requires familiarity with AWS services and the ECR suite.

This role is ideal for software engineers who thrive in fast-paced, mission-focused environments and who want to make a measurable impact. You'll contribute to secure, innovative solutions and work alongside experienced engineers, architects, and analysts. The position offers long-term technical growth and the opportunity to lead cutting-edge development using modern tools and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze user requirements and translate them into detailed software designs and performance criteria.
Design, implement, and maintain scalable applications using Java, Spring Boot, and MongoDB.
Integrate software into new or existing environments using Kafka for distributed messaging and microservices communication.
Debug, test, and resolve defects in software components; ensure high reliability and performance.
Design and implement database queries and interfaces; optimize for large, unstructured datasets.
Develop and maintain system documentation; review and improve development process standards.
Lead or support software development teams; assign and oversee programming/testing tasks.
Conduct trade studies and recommend hardware/software solutions using COTS/GOTS where appropriate.
Support continuous integration and deployment using modern DevSecOps pipelines.
Collaborate with system engineers and hardware teams to ensure compatibility and performance.
Apply software engineering methodologies consistent with the program’s lifecycle environment.
Implement complex algorithms under strict timing and resource constraints.
Recommend new tools, frameworks, and processes for project improvement.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for developing enterprise and mission-focused applications.
Experience with MongoDB and writing efficient, scalable queries.
Strong working knowledge of Kafka or similar messaging systems.
Familiarity with AWS services, particularly containerization tools such as ECR (Elastic Container Registry).
Ability to analyze, design, and optimize large-scale data flows and service architectures.
Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and performance tuning skills.
Experience with software documentation, testing, and code reviews.
Comfortable working with Agile or DevSecOps methodologies.
Strong communication skills and ability to lead or contribute to cross-functional teams.

Education and Experience:

Twelve (12) years of experience as a Software Engineer on projects of similar scope and complexity is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
In lieu of a degree, four (4) additional years of SWE experience may be substituted.

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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