Software Engineer, Level 3 (FORECASTED)

Independent Software

  • Fort Meade, MD
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
  • Apply easily
What You Will DoAs 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:*This position is contingent on contract award*
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role
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.Powered by JazzHR

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