Software Engineer, Level 2

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Department: Software Engineering

What You Will Do:

As a Software Engineer Level 2 at Independent Software, you will serve in a customer-facing role supporting the development, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems. You will work closely with users and stakeholders to translate operational needs into technical solutions and deliver high-quality software that operates in performance-constrained environments.

In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain C++ or Python applications, support DevOps pipelines, and contribute to the deployment and optimization of containerized and GPU-accelerated systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure software solutions that meet evolving mission requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Development

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems based on documented requirements
• Implement front-end solutions using JavaScript and React/JSX, with exposure to TypeScript as applicable
• Develop back-end services using Node.js, Python, Rust (for high-performance or secure components), and shell scripting

• Provide input to system and software design, including hardware and software trade-offs
• Support the evaluation and integration of COTS and GOTS solutions in place of new development where appropriate
• Participate in requirements analysis and synthesis from system-level requirements to individual software components

• Design and support microservices-based architectures using Kubernetes and Helm Charts
• Implement microservices deployment patterns, service-mesh concepts, and load-balancing topologies
• Support multi-site applications and cloud migration initiatives

• Review, test, and validate software components to ensure adherence to design requirements
• Utilize testing frameworks such as JEST to document and validate test results
• Resolve software problem reports through debugging, root-cause analysis, and corrective action

• Support infrastructure automation and configuration management using tools such as Ansible, Salt, and Terraform
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes in Kubernetes-based environments

• Work with monitoring, logging, and data platforms including Grafana, InfluxDB, Elasticsearch, Redis, MySQL, and Apache Superset
• Support data flow, messaging, and streaming technologies such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, and other message fabrics

• Work collaboratively within a team environment and contribute independently as assigned
• Maintain technical documentation for software designs, interfaces, deployment processes, and system interactions

• Experience developing software in one or more of the following languages: JavaScript, Python, Node.js, Rust, or shell scripting
• Experience with front-end web development using React and JSX
• Familiarity with microservices architectures and containerized deployments using Kubernetes and Helm
• Experience with cloud-based or distributed systems, including multi-site applications and cloud migration
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and practices for validating software functionality and performance
• Familiarity with DevOps, automation, and infrastructure-as-code tools
• Experience working with messaging systems, databases, and data visualization platforms
• trong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to debug and resolve complex software issues
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team

• Doctoral Degree plus 4 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years of relevant experience
• Associate Degree plus 7 years of relevant experience
• High School Diploma or GED plus 9 years of relevant experience

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

• 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.