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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.
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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:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to take ownership of a Kubernetes-native application responsible for orchestrating and deploying workloads within the cluster it runs in. You will help lead the development and evolution of a modern, cloud-native platform that integrates a web-based UI/UX, containerized microservices, and a variety of orchestration tools and infrastructure components. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Go, Python, TypeScript, and Kubernetes, and a deep understanding of event-driven systems, cloud-native architecture, and container orchestration.

In this role, you’ll collaborate across multiple teams to ensure operational excellence, promote automation and observability, and maintain high standards for documentation and development practices. This is a great opportunity to join a mission-focused team where your work directly contributes to national security objectives through advanced software engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead development and lifecycle ownership of Kubernetes-native orchestration platforms
Design, implement, and maintain containerized microservices using Go, Python, and Kubernetes
Build and enhance web-based frontends using TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
Implement and manage GitOps workflows using tools like ArgoCD and Helm
Integrate event-driven architectures and message brokers such as Kafka
Containerize and orchestrate services using Docker and RKE2 (or similar platforms)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure infrastructure integration and system reliability
Maintain clear, detailed documentation and ensure adherence to internal development standards
Support automation through infrastructure-as-code using tools such as cloud-init or Terraform
Contribute to Agile and CI/CD practices across the software development lifecycle

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Bamboo, Fisheye)
Experience with Agile methodologies and continuous integration
LINUX or UNIX system administration experience
Knowledge of SIGINT systems and dataflows
Familiarity with Kafka, NiFi, MetalLB, and MinIO in production environments
Experience with Rancher Suite (Harvester, Longhorn, KubeVirt)
Exposure to AWS services such as EKS, S3, Lambda, and RDS
Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, and observability tools
Ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team
Strong documentation skills and adherence to internal coding standard

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Proficiency in Go (Golang) for backend service development
Experience developing modern frontends with TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes, Helm, and GitOps workflows
Familiarity with container orchestration tools such as RKE2 and Docker
Understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architecture
Hands-on experience with event-driven systems and message brokers (e.g., Kafka)
Experience working with SQL databases in containerized environments
Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience with infrastructure provisioning, Ansible CM, and Rancher
Strong knowledge of hardware/software integration, cloud-native technologies, and CaaS

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Bamboo, Fisheye)
Experience with Agile methodologies and continuous integration practices
LINUX or UNIX administration and scripting experience
Understanding of SIGINT systems and dataflows
Hands-on experience with Kafka, NiFi, MetalLB, and MinIO
Experience with Rancher Suite tools (Harvester, Longhorn, KubeVirt)
Prior exposure to AWS services (EKS, S3, Lambda, RDS)
Background in infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or cloud-init
Strong documentation habits and adherence to internal development standards

Education and Experience:

Twenty (20) years of experience as a Software Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
Four (4) additional years of relevant software engineering experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree

Certifications:

Cloud platforms, Kubernetes, or DevOps tools are a plus

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/Disability/Veteran

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