Independent Software, Inc.

Cloud Software Engineer

Independent Software, Inc.  •  Maryland (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

What You Will Do:

As a Cloud Software Engineer (CSWE) Level 3 at Independent Software, you will develop, maintain, and enhance complex Big Data cloud systems supporting mission-critical operations. You will contribute across the software lifecycle, including front-end development, back-end processing, data ingestion, analytics, indexing, and deployment within distributed cloud environments.

You will work with modern web, microservices, and cloud technologies to build scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions while collaborating with engineering teams throughout design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, test, maintain, and enhance complex software applications
  • Develop modern front-end applications and integrate them with backend services, APIs, and database interfaces
  • Develop middleware solutions to retrieve, parse, process, and deliver data to front-end applications
  • Analyze user requirements and translate them into software design and performance requirements
  • Design and implement database and data repository interfaces and queries
  • Debug software, resolve defects, and improve application performance
  • Integrate existing software into new or modified systems and operating environments
  • Develop and execute software testing procedures and ensure quality of developed solutions
  • Lead and mentor software developers, providing technical guidance and code reviews
  • Collaborate with system engineers, UX/UI teams, and other technical stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle
  • Develop and maintain software and system documentation



Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Experience developing software for cloud-based or distributed computing environments
  • Experience with JavaScript and modern front-end development, including React/JSX
  • Back-end development experience with Node.js, Python, Rust, or similar technologies
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, microservices, and containerized application deployment
  • Experience with Big Data, data processing, or Information Retrieval technologies
  • Experience working in Linux/UNIX environments
  • Strong software development, integration, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with NiFi, Elasticsearch, Redis, MySQL, Neo4j, Grafana, or InfluxDB
  • Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging technologies
  • Experience with Ansible, Salt, Terraform, or similar automation technologies
  • Familiarity with service mesh, WebSockets, cloud migration, and multi-site architectures
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest
  • Familiarity with Apache Superset, JBLOCKS, CASPORT, or agency security labeling technologies


Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus twelve (12) years of Software Engineering experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Four (4) years of additional Cloud Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the 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.

Independent Software, Inc.

About Independent Software, Inc.

Independent Software supports our customers by providing next-generation cyber services, intelligence and all-source analytics, machine learning, and mission application development. In addition to our service-based efforts, we also offer innovative IT and cyber products to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We are a Woman-Owned Small Business committed to hiring veterans and supporting our national defense missions.

We are driven to perform for our clients, protect our professional staff, and improve shareholder value. Employee and client satisfaction are key metrics for our corporate management team. Maintaining positive relationships with all our industry partners has delivered impressive business results. Our Mission and Vision statements speak to these values.

Mission Statement:

Independent Software is dedicated to ensuring national security and supporting our customers through quality intelligence products and highly skilled personnel that enable a diverse set of federal and commercial missions. A large percentage of our employees are veterans, so we understand the importance of providing timely, effective, and actionable intelligence and tools to the warfighter. Our personnel have embodied our focused, mission-first approach to supporting national security missions in dynamic environments since 2005.

Independent Software is built on five core values which, when taken together, guide us to continuously maintain our focus and achieve our vision - 1) Customer Success, 2) Employee Success, 3) Technical Excellence, 4) Fiscal Responsibility, and 5) Social Awareness.

We engage our core competencies to meet customer mission challenges in - 1) Enterprise Software Engineering, 2) Offensive and Defensive Cyber Services, 3) Data Science and Decision-Making Analytics, and 4) All-Source Analytics.

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Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Ellicott City, Maryland
Year Founded
2005
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