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# Software Engineer, Level 0

- **Company:** Independent Software
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Data Stores, Database Queries, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Systems, System Testing, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9079263/software-engineer-level-0

## About the Role

* Basic knowledge of software development principles and object-oriented programming
 * Familiarity with one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or similar
 * Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) concepts
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills
 * Willingness to learn new technologies and development tools

Education and Experience:

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university

OR

 * Four (4) years of Software Engineering experience on projects utilizing similar software development processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Clearance Requirement:

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

## Description

As a Software Engineer Level 0 at Independent Software, you will develop, maintain, and enhance software applications supporting mission-critical government systems. Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you will design, code, test, and debug software while contributing to the development of reliable, high-performance solutions., * Analyze user requirements to develop software design and performance solutions

 * Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and components
 * Debug existing software and resolve defects
 * Modify existing software to add new features and improve functionality
 * Integrate software into new or modified operating environments
 * Develop simple database queries for existing and proposed data repositories
 * Participate in software testing and document test results
 * Support software integration and system validation activities
 * Contribute to software design discussions, including hardware/software tradeoffs and reuse of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) solutions
 * Follow established software development methodologies and engineering best practices
 * Collaborate with software engineers and system engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions


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