Software Engineer, Level 2 Security Clearance

Software Engineer, Level 2

Annapolis Junction, MD – Full Time – Software Engineering (Level
2)

As a Software Engineer Level 2 at Independent Software, you will support the development and deployment of containerized applications and infrastructure automation using modern Dev Ops and cloud-native technologies.

This role offers the opportunity to grow technically while contributing to reliable, secure, and repeatable deployment solutions that support mission-focused commercial and enterprise environments.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of deployment pipelines and Helm charts
• Collaborate with backend, frontend, and infrastructure teams to integrate services and deployment workflows
• Support scalable Kubernetes deployments using Helm, Git Ops workflows, and related tooling
• Participate in code reviews, testing efforts, and documentation while adhering to team standards
• Implement and test logic supporting application deployment patterns, secrets management, and configuration maps
• Support internal initiatives to standardize and document reusable application deployment templates

• Comfortable coding in Go, Python, or Type Script
• Familiarity with Git Ops workflows and CI/CD tools such as ArgoCD, Fleet, or similar platforms
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, and containerized deployment environments
• Understanding of infrastructure-as-code concepts and Linux system operations
• Ability to debug, troubleshoot, and support containerized applications
• Strong collaboration skills and willingness to learn from senior engineers
• Appreciation for automation, documentation, and reusable code practices

• Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Software Engineer
• A 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 may be substituted in place of a bachelor’s degree

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

• Competitive salary
• Company Sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
• Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust with company matching
• A generous Paid Time Off and Holiday package
• Paid training opportunities
• Work‑life balance support

Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.