Cloud Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

What You Will Do:

As a Cloud Software Engineer (CSWE) Level 3 at Independent Software, you will develop, maintain, and enhance complex Big Data cloud systems supporting mission-critical operations. You will contribute across the software lifecycle, including front-end development, back-end processing, data ingestion, analytics, indexing, and deployment within distributed cloud environments.

You will work with modern web, microservices, and cloud technologies to build scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions while collaborating with engineering teams throughout design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, maintain, and enhance complex software applications
• Develop modern front-end applications and integrate them with backend services, APIs, and database interfaces
• Develop middleware solutions to retrieve, parse, process, and deliver data to front-end applications
• Analyze user requirements and translate them into software design and performance requirements
• Design and implement database and data repository interfaces and queries
• Debug software, resolve defects, and improve application performance
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems and operating environments
• Develop and execute software testing procedures and ensure quality of developed solutions
• Lead and mentor software developers, providing technical guidance and code reviews
• Collaborate with system engineers, UX/UI teams, and other technical stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle
• Develop and maintain software and system documentation

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience developing software for cloud-based or distributed computing environments
• Experience with JavaScript and modern front-end development, including React/JSX
• Back-end development experience with Node.js, Python, Rust, or similar technologies
• Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, microservices, and containerized application deployment
• Experience with Big Data, data processing, or Information Retrieval technologies
• Experience working in Linux/UNIX environments
• Strong software development, integration, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NiFi, Elasticsearch, Redis, MySQL, Neo4j, Grafana, or InfluxDB
• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging technologies
• Experience with Ansible, Salt, Terraform, or similar automation technologies
• Familiarity with service mesh, WebSockets, cloud migration, and multi-site architectures
• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest
• Familiarity with Apache Superset, JBLOCKS, CASPORT, or agency security labeling technologies

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus twelve (12) years of Software Engineering experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Four (4) years of additional Cloud Software Engineering experience 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

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.

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