Software Engineer, Level 3

You will serve as a senior member of a highly collaborative team responsible for end-to-end development, from frontend interfaces to backend services and infrastructure automation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to and help guide the development of a production platform leveraging technologies such as Go, TypeScript, Python, RKE2, ArgoCD, Fleet, Kafka, and NiFi. You will play a key role in delivering robust Kubernetes-native software while helping drive technical excellence and best practices., * Lead development of backend services and RESTful APIs using Go (Golang) and Python

• Guide development of frontend components using TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
• Oversee containerization and deployment efforts using Docker and Helm within RKE2-based Kubernetes clusters
• Improve and maintain GitOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines using Fleet and ArgoCD
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and automation teams to integrate workflows and platform features
• Design and implement event-driven solutions using Kafka, NiFi, and related technologies
• Develop and review unit tests and troubleshoot complex application and system issues
• Maintain technical documentation and enforce coding standards and best practices

At Independent Software, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer, Level 3 to support the design, development, and enhancement of a Kubernetes-native application that orchestrates and deploys workloads from within the cluster in which it runs. This application integrates a modern web-based UI/UX, containerized microservices, and scalable cloud-native infrastructure., * Demonstrate relevant software development experience aligned with the Software Engineer 3 labor category

• Demonstrate proficiency in one or more programming languages including Go, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Demonstrate strong experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies such as Docker and Helm
• Demonstrate experience using Git and collaborative version control workflows
• Demonstrate understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and Linux environments
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate experience with infrastructure provisioning or configuration management tools such as Ansible or Terraform, * Demonstrate experience with the Rancher ecosystem including Harvester, Longhorn, KubeVirt, and RKE2
• Demonstrate familiarity with Kafka, NiFi, MetalLB, and MinIO
• Demonstrate knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or cloud-init
• Demonstrate experience with AWS services including EKS, S3, Lambda, or RDS
• Demonstrate working knowledge of SQL databases
• Demonstrate experience working in Agile environments and using Atlassian tools including Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo, and Confluence
• Demonstrate understanding of SIGINT systems or mission-focused government environments
• Demonstrate experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or ArgoCD
• Demonstrate familiarity with observability tools including Prometheus and Grafana
• Demonstrate experience administering Linux or UNIX systems

Education and Experience:

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in a Computer, Business, or Math-related field and five (5) years of experience in at least two of the following system categories: acquisition, processing, analysis, or reporting
• Possess an Associate's Degree and an additional seven (7) years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree

Clearance Requirement:

• Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role, What's your highest level of education completed?*No answerGED or EquivalentHigh SchoolSome CollegeCollege - AssociatesCollege - Bachelor of ArtsCollege - Bachelor of Fine ArtsCollege - Bachelor of ScienceCollege - Master of ArtsCollege - Master of ScienceCollege - Master of Fine ArtsCollege - Master of Business AdministrationCollege - DoctorateMedical DoctorOther

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Do you possess an active and current TS/ SCI clearance?*-- No answer --YesNo

Do you possess an active and current Polygraph?*-- No answer --Yes CI PolygraphYes Full Scope PolygraphNo

If yes, what agency conducted the polygraph? Note: The Department of Defense (DoD) itself does not conduct polygraphs. Please list the specific agency within the IC that issued your polygraph.*

How many years of professional C++ software development experience do you have?*

Have you developed mission-critical or high-reliability systems using C++?*-- No answer --YesNo

Have you worked on real-time or performance-constrained systems with strict timing requirements?*-- No answer --YesNo

Have you designed and implemented complex algorithms under CPU, memory, or latency constraints?*-- No answer --YesNo

Do you have experience supporting satellite communications or RF-based systems in a software engineering role?*-- No answer --YesNo

Have you performed root-cause analysis and debugging of complex software defects in production systems?*-- No answer --YesNo

Do you integrate automated testing (unit and/or regression testing) into your software development process?*-- No answer --YesNo

Have you worked in virtualized or containerized environments (e.g., VMware, Docker, Kubernetes)?*-- No answer --YesNo

Have you worked in a customer-facing engineering role, directly supporting users or mission stakeholders?*-- No answer --YesNo

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., 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.

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., 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.