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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Independent Software
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Code Review, Relational Databases, Dependency Injection, Gradle, PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, Apache Maven, Parsing, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Data Processing, Spring-boot, Software Application Programming, Git, Containerization, AngularJS, Gitlab-ci, Solid Principles, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/software-engineer-509973131

## About the Role

* Strong Java development experience.
 * Experience with Angular, TypeScript, or similar front-end frameworks.
 * Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
 * Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
 * Experience using Git and Gradle or Maven.
 * Experience developing applications in Linux environments.
 * Understanding of dependency injection and modern software design principles.
 * Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams.

Education and Experience:

Level 2

 * Fourteen (14) years of Software Engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.

OR

 * Eighteen (18) years of Software Engineering experience in lieu of a degree.

Level 3

 * Twenty (20) years of Software Engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.

OR

 * Twenty-four (24) years of Software Engineering experience in lieu of a degree.

Clearance Requirement:

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

## Description

As a Software Engineer Level 2 or Level 3 at Independent Software, you will support the modernization of a mission-critical Java application as it evolves from a traditional monolithic architecture to a cloud-ready microservices platform. You will work within a small Agile/Scrum team developing Java and Angular applications while supporting Spring Boot adoption, containerization, and future AWS cloud migration efforts., * Develop, test, and maintain Java and Angular applications.

 * Design and implement RESTful APIs and service integrations.
 * Support migration efforts to Spring Boot, Docker, and microservices architectures.
 * Develop and maintain PostgreSQL database components.
 * Support document parsing and data processing capabilities.
 * Participate in Agile/Scrum development activities, code reviews, testing, and troubleshooting.
 * Utilize Git, GitLab CI/CD, Jira, and Confluence to support software delivery.


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