Software Engineer, Level 3

What You Will Do:

As a Senior Software Developer, you will take full ownership of a Kubernetes-native application responsible for orchestrating and deploying workloads within its host cluster. You'll advance a modern platform that integrates a web-based UI/UX, containerized microservices, and cloud-native components. In this role, you will work closely with multiple teams to ensure the system is scalable, secure, and operationally excellent. You'll contribute to the development lifecycle from architecture to deployment, while maintaining clear documentation and ensuring compliance with internal development standards. This is a dynamic opportunity to work on a mission-focused team where innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Kubernetes-native applications using Go, Python, and TypeScript
• Own the orchestration and workload deployment platform running in-cluster
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate microservices, manage infrastructure, and ensure seamless platform performance
• Build and refine web-based UI/UX using TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
• Implement and manage GitOps workflows (ArgoCD), Helm charts, and Kubernetes deployments
• Develop and maintain event-driven systems using Kafka or similar message brokers
• Containerize services using Docker and orchestrate using RKE2 or other tools
• Ensure system reliability and observability using Prometheus, Grafana, and related tools
• Document design decisions, architecture, and development practices to support maintainability and scalability
• Follow Agile best practices, contribute to CI/CD pipelines, and support automation via cloud-init or Terraform

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Go (Golang) for production-grade backend services
• Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, RKE2, and GitOps (ArgoCD)
• Familiarity with container technologies (Docker), cloud-native development, and microservices architecture
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, system design, and containerized SQL database integration
• Solid experience building modern frontends using TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
• Experience with Kafka or other event-driven/messaging systems
• Ability to debug complex issues and communicate effectively across teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Bamboo, Fisheye)
• Experience with Agile methodologies and continuous integration practices
• LINUX or UNIX administration and scripting experience
• Understanding of SIGINT systems and dataflows
• Hands-on experience with Kafka, NiFi, MetalLB, and MinIO
• Experience with Rancher Suite tools (Harvester, Longhorn, KubeVirt)
• Prior exposure to AWS services (EKS, S3, Lambda, RDS)
• Background in infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or cloud-init
• Strong documentation habits and adherence to internal development standards

Education and Experience:

• Twenty (20) years of experience as a Software Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Four (4) additional years of Software Engineering experience on projects with comparable software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

Certifications:

• Cloud or DevOps certifications are a plus

Clearance Requirement:

• Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role.

Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/Disability/Veteran