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# Cloud Software Engineer, Level 2

- **Company:** Independent Software
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Performance Management, Big Data, BigTable, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Software Quality, Databases, Software Debugging, Distributed File Systems, Distributed Computing Environment, Distributed Systems, Apache Hadoop, Hadoop Distributed File System, MapReduce, Apache HBase, Information Retrieval, Node.Js, Object-Oriented Software Development, Cloudera, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Apache Zookeeper, Data Processing, Java Application Server, Apache Yarn, Software Troubleshooting, Software Application Programming, Indexer, Information Technology, Restful APIs
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/599b1407-7c7e-48eb-af8d-dcd44933e140/cloud-software-engineer-level-

## About the Role

* Extensive full-stack JavaScript development experience, including Node.js and TypeScript.
 * Experience developing applications in Big Data Cloud and distributed computing environments.
 * Experience with Java, object-oriented programming, and RESTful web services.
 * Experience with Hadoop ecosystem technologies such as HDFS, HBase, MapReduce, YARN, or ZooKeeper.
 * Experience with information retrieval, distributed data processing, and database technologies.
 * Experience working with Linux/UNIX environments.
 * Strong software development, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting skills.
 * Experience integrating and processing data from multiple sources and formats.

Additional requirements:

 * Two (2) years of Cloud and Distributed Computing Information Retrieval experience.
 * One (1) year implementing code interacting with Cloud Big Table.
 * One (1) year implementing code interacting with Cloud Distributed File Systems.
 * One (1) year implementing complex MapReduce analytics.
 * One (1) year implementing code interacting with Cloud Distributed Coordination Frameworks., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus eight (8) years of Software Engineering experience, including at least two (2) years supporting Big Data Cloud technologies and/or Distributed Computing., * Four (4) additional years of Cloud Software Engineering experience on similar Big Data projects may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
 * A master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
 * A Cloudera Certified Hadoop Developer certification may substitute for one (1) year of Cloud experience.

Clearance Requirement:

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

## Description

As a Cloud Software Engineer Level 2 at Independent Software, you will design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex Big Data Cloud applications supporting mission-critical operations. You will work with distributed computing technologies, data processing systems, and modern software development frameworks to build scalable and reliable solutions., This position requires extensive full-stack JavaScript development experience using Node.js and TypeScript, along with experience supporting cloud-based data processing, information retrieval, and distributed computing environments, * Design, develop, test, and maintain complex cloud-based software applications.

 * Develop full-stack applications using JavaScript, Node.js, and TypeScript.
 * Support Big Data processing, indexing, and information retrieval across distributed systems.
 * Develop and integrate Java applications, RESTful services, and database interfaces.
 * Implement and support Hadoop ecosystem technologies, including HDFS, HBase, MapReduce, YARN, and ZooKeeper.
 * Develop workflows for distributed data processing and analytics.
 * Troubleshoot software defects, optimize application performance, and support system integration.
 * Collaborate with development teams to improve software quality, documentation, and development processes.