Software Engineer, Level 2 (FORECASTED)
What You Will Do
As a Software Engineer Level 2 at Independent Software, you will develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems supporting mission-critical operations. You will work both independently and as part of a team to design, implement, and test solutions that support large-scale data processing, system integration, and performance-driven environments. In this role, you will take on increased responsibility in system design, technical decision-making, and team collaboration. You may lead development efforts, contribute to architectural discussions, and help guide junior engineers while ensuring high-quality software delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze user requirements and translate them into software design and performance solutions
- Design, develop, test, and maintain complex software applications and components
- Debug software and resolve defects across development and production environments
- Modify existing software to improve performance, scalability, and functionality
- Integrate software into new or existing systems and environments
- Design and implement database queries and data interfaces
- Contribute to system architecture and design decisions, including trade-offs and reuse
- Lead or support development efforts within Agile teams
- Develop and execute test procedures and support system validation activities
- Analyze system performance and recommend improvements
- Create and maintain technical documentation
- Collaborate with system engineers, hardware engineers, and other stakeholders
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Strong experience with one or more programming languages (Java, Python, C, or C++)
- Experience designing, developing, testing, and debugging complex software systems
- Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
- Experience working with databases and writing complex queries (SQL or similar)
- Understanding of system architecture, integration, and performance optimization
- Ability to work independently and contribute to team leadership when needed
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Java frameworks (Spring, Hibernate)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, SonarQube)
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
- Experience with microservices architecture
- Experience with monitoring tools (Kibana, Grafana, Nagios)
- Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or Shell)
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required OR Fourteen (14) years of Software Engineering experience OR Four (4) additional years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for a degree
Clearance Requirement
Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role