Software Engineer, Level 2; FORECASTED Security Clearance

Software Engineer – Level 2

Location:

Fort Meade, MD. This mid‑level, full‑time position focuses on developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems that support mission‑critical operations.

• Analyze user requirements and translate them into software designs and performance solutions.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain complex software applications and components.
• Debug software and resolve defects across development and production environments.
• Modify existing software to improve performance, scalability, and functionality.
• Integrate software into new or existing systems and environments.
• Design and implement database queries and data interfaces.
• Contribute to system architecture and design decisions, including trade‑offs and reuse.
• Lead or support development efforts within Agile teams.
• Develop and execute test procedures and support system validation activities.
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Collaborate with system engineers, hardware engineers, and other stakeholders.

• Strong experience with one or more programming languages (Java, Python, C, or C++).
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and debugging complex software systems.
• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Experience working with databases and writing complex queries (SQL or similar).
• Understanding of system architecture, integration, and performance optimization.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to team leadership when needed.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

• Experience with Java frameworks (Spring, Hibernate).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Sonar Qube).
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Open Shift).
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Experience with monitoring tools (Kibana, Grafana, Nagios).
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or Shell).

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required, OR
• Fourteen (14) years of software engineering experience, or
• Four (4) additional years of software engineering experience may be substituted for a degree.

• Must possess an active TS SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph.
• This position is contingent on contract award.

• Competitive salary.
• Company‑sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Company‑paid long‑term and short‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401(k) profit‑sharing plan with company matching.
• Generous paid time off and holiday package.
• Paid training and support for professional certifications.
• Work‑life balance with emphasis on value over billable hours.

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