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# Software Engineer, Level 3

- **Company:** Independent Software
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Confluence, JIRA, Code Review, Corona (Software Development Kit), Software Debugging, Web Development, Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Java Web Services, JSON, Java API for RESTful Web Services (JAX-RS), Junit, Linux System Administration, Apache Maven, Microsoft Visual Studio, Swagger, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Openapi, Java Application Server, Software Troubleshooting, Generative AI, Gitlab, Git, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Karaf, Osgi, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us9eccab46847885cd05e25cfe56198d67

## About the Role

* Strong professional software engineering and Java development experience
 * Experience developing and supporting software in Linux environments
 * Experience with JAX-RS and RESTful services
 * Experience working with JSON and XML
 * Experience with Maven for Java project builds and dependency management
 * Experience with Eclipse or similar integrated development environments
 * Experience using Git and GitLab for source control and collaborative development
 * Strong software troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills
 * Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a technical team

Desired Skills:

 * Apache Karaf/OSGi
 * JUnit and automated software testing
 * Docker and containerized application development
 * Kubernetes and Helm
 * OpenAPI/Swagger
 * Angular or other web development experience
 * Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
 * Satellite communications and/or RF experience
 * Confluence and Jira
 * Experience with Generative AI technologies, tools, or applications

Education and Experience:
Candidates must meet one of the following:

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus twenty (20) years of Software Engineering experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; OR
 * Twenty-four (24) years of relevant Software Engineering experience supporting projects with similar software processes may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.Eighteen (18) years of relevant Software Engineering experience supporting projects with similar software processes 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

## Description

At Independent Software, as a Software Engineer Level 3, you will design, develop, test, integrate, and maintain software solutions supporting mission-critical systems in Linux-based environments. You will develop Java applications and services, work with RESTful interfaces and structured data, and support modern software development and deployment practices.
You will collaborate with engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle while contributing to application development, integration, troubleshooting, testing, and modernization efforts., * Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications and services in Linux environments

 * Develop and integrate RESTful services and APIs using JAX-RS and related technologies
 * Develop solutions that process and exchange JSON and XML data
 * Build and manage Java applications using Maven
 * Use Git and GitLab for source control, collaboration, and software development workflows
 * Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software and integration issues
 * Participate in software design, code reviews, testing, integration, and documentation
 * Support application modernization and deployment activities
 * Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to develop reliable and maintainable software solutions


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