Cloud Software Engineer

What You Will Do:

As a Cloud Software Engineer (CSWE) Level 3 at Independent Software, you will develop, maintain, and enhance complex Big Data cloud systems supporting mission-critical operations. You will contribute across the software lifecycle, including front-end development, back-end processing, data ingestion, analytics, indexing, and deployment within distributed cloud environments.

You will work with modern web, microservices, and cloud technologies to build scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions while collaborating with engineering teams throughout design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Design, develop, test, maintain, and enhance complex software applications
• Develop modern front-end applications and integrate them with backend services, APIs, and database interfaces
• Develop middleware solutions to retrieve, parse, process, and deliver data to front-end applications
• Analyze user requirements and translate them into software design and performance requirements
• Design and implement database and data repository interfaces and queries
• Debug software, resolve defects, and improve application performance
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems and operating environments
• Develop and execute software testing procedures and ensure quality of developed solutions
• Lead and mentor software developers, providing technical guidance and code reviews
• Collaborate with system engineers, UX/UI teams, and other technical stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle
• Develop and maintain software and system documentation

Required Skills and Qualifications:
 

• Experience developing software for cloud-based or distributed computing environments
• Experience with JavaScript and modern front-end development, including React/JSX
• Back-end development experience with Node.js, Python, Rust, or similar technologies
• Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, microservices, and containerized application deployment
• Experience with Big Data, data processing, or Information Retrieval technologies
• Experience working in Linux/UNIX environments
• Strong software development, integration, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:
 

• Experience with NiFi, Elasticsearch, Redis, MySQL, Neo4j, Grafana, or InfluxDB
• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging technologies
• Experience with Ansible, Salt, Terraform, or similar automation technologies
• Familiarity with service mesh, WebSockets, cloud migration, and multi-site architectures
• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest
• Familiarity with Apache Superset, JBLOCKS, CASPORT, or agency security labeling technologies

Education and Experience:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus twelve (12) years of Software Engineering experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Four (4) years of additional Cloud Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree
   

Clearance Requirement:
 

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

Why Choose Independent Software?

At Independent Software, our people are the mission. We’ve built a company around collaboration, integrity, and innovation and we make sure our team has the tools and support to grow, succeed, and thrive.
When you join us, you will:

• Support critical national security missions that matter
• Be part of a close-knit, employee-first culture where your voice is heard
• Expand your skills through ongoing training, mentorship, and career development
• Enjoy competitive compe