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 at Independent Software, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex and diverse software systems that serve mission-critical needs. These systems may include processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems.

You’ll work independently or as part of a collaborative development team to translate user requirements into high-quality software, ensuring reliability, maintainability, and performance. Your work will include integrating COTS/GOTS components, applying appropriate software design methodologies, and conducting hardware/software trade-off analyses. This role gives you the opportunity to make a measurable impact on national security and enterprise-scale systems while maintaining balance and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance specifications.
Design, develop, and modify software systems using appropriate methodologies, including scientific and mathematical principles.
Debug, test, and resolve software issues and document results.
Implement algorithms and system performance enhancements.
Adapt software for new hardware/environments and integrate existing COTS/GOTS components.
Provide input to software design at the system and component level, including trade-offs and reuse strategies.
Design and implement database queries, data repositories, and interfaces.
Create and maintain software/system documentation.
Lead or contribute to development teams, ensuring adherence to processes and quality standards.
Collaborate with system and hardware engineers to derive functional and performance requirements.
Recommend and implement new technologies and methodologies to improve project outcomes.
Provide oversight for team-level quality assurance and mentoring of junior engineers.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Proven expertise in software engineering and design across complex systems.
Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C, C++).
Strong understanding of performance tuning, real-time systems, and algorithm development.
Experience with hardware/software trade-off analysis and integration of COTS/GOTS tools.
Familiarity with database development, querying, and optimization.
Ability to work independently or as a technical lead within a team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in documenting code and test results.

Education and Experience:

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

Clearance Requirement:

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

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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