Software Engineer, Level 3; FORECASTED

Overview

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• This position is contingent on contract award*
• Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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