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Software Engineer, Level 3 (FORECASTED)

Independent Software

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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
IT - Software
Fort Meade, MD (On-Site/Office)

What You Will Do

As a Level 3 Software Engineer (SWE) with Independent Software, you will design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems. These systems include real-time, processing-intensive analytics, large-scale data handling, algorithm development, and business and mission-critical management systems. You will provide technical leadership, influence best practices, and guide software development teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet mission needs and performance standards.

This position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful software systems that support important missions. You will be part of a professional environment where collaboration, technical development, and process improvement are valued. The role provides stability, a clear scope of work, and the chance to contribute to systems used in real-world applications. If you are looking for consistent, hands-on software engineering work with experienced teams, this role may be a good fit.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Analyze user requirements to determine software design and performance needs
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain new or existing software systems
  • Debug software and resolve defects
  • Integrate software into new or modified systems or environments
  • Write, review, and maintain software and system documentation
  • Implement and improve development process standards and documentation
  • Oversee one or more software development teams
  • Lead complex software architecture decisions, trade-off analyses, and technical direction
  • Design and implement advanced algorithms and database interfaces
  • Collaborate with system and hardware engineers to derive software requirements
  • Conduct software quality assurance and ensure product compliance
  • Recommend and integrate new tools, technologies, and development practices
  • Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment to meet operational specifications
  • Assign, delegate, and monitor development and testing tasks among team members

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Strong knowledge of software engineering principles, systems architecture, and design patterns
  • Proficiency in software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
  • Experience with complex algorithms, large datasets, and real-time systems
  • Proficiency with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, C++, Python)
  • Ability to design and optimize database queries and repositories
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Experience in performance tuning and system optimization
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills
  • Familiarity with COTS/GOTS software integration and software reuse strategies
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Twenty (20) years of experience as a Software Engineer in programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Substitution: An additional four (4) years of relevant software engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
Clearance Requirement:
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

*This position is contingent on contract award*
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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About Us
For the past nineteen years, Independent Software has supported Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers by providing next-generation cyber services and analytics, machine learning and data science, all-source analysis, and mission application development. In addition to our service-based efforts, we also offer innovative commercial IT and cyber products to solve our customers’ most complex data challenges. We are a Woman-Owned Small Business committed to hiring veterans and supporting our national defense missions.

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Job Category
IT - Software
Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI