Software Engineer - Level 2

What You Will Do:

As a Software Engineer Level 2 at Independent Software, you will develop, enhance, and maintain mission-critical enterprise applications that process large volumes of operational data. You will work with Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and relational databases to build scalable software solutions while supporting application modernization and deployment in Kubernetes environments.

You will collaborate with an Agile development team to improve application performance, develop new capabilities, and support the continued modernization of enterprise data processing systems.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java/Spring Boot and Angular applications.
• Develop RESTful APIs, service integrations, and scalable data processing solutions.
• Optimize MariaDB and other relational database queries and integrations.
• Support application containerization and Kubernetes deployments using Docker or Podman.
• Participate in software design, code reviews, troubleshooting, and automated testing.
• Support GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Agile development, and technical documentation using Jira and Confluence.
• Provide backup database administration support for Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and recovery.
• Collaborate with team members to improve application performance, reliability, and modernization efforts.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
 

• Java development using Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
• Angular or comparable front-end development experience.
• RESTful APIs and relational databases (MariaDB, PostgreSQL, or Oracle).
• Docker or Podman and Kubernetes experience.
• Application modernization and software architecture experience.
• Technical documentation and software troubleshooting experience.

Desired Skills:
 

• Microservices architecture and large-scale data processing.
• Kubernetes platforms such as Rancher, EKS, or OpenShift; Helm and Kubernetes resource management.
• GitLab CI/CD, automated testing, and DevSecOps.
• Jira, Confluence, and database administration experience.

Education and Experience:

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations based on the position level.
 

• High School Diploma/GED or Associate's Degree: 18 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field: 14 years of relevant software engineering experience.

Clearance Requirement:
 

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

Why Choose Independent Software:

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.

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.

Apply today.


We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.