What You Will Do
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and enhancing complex software systems across various mission-critical domains, including real-time systems, large-scale data processing, algorithm development, and business management platforms. You’ll work either independently or as part of a collaborative team to translate user requirements into high-quality software, integrating COTS/GOTS components when appropriate and ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability.
This role offers an opportunity to make a real impact by contributing to large-scale, high-stakes national security and enterprise systems. You’ll engage in challenging technical work alongside talented professionals while maintaining work-life balance and professional growth. If you are passionate about building robust software and solving complex problems, this is the role for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance specifications.
- Design, develop, and modify software systems using scientific and mathematical principles.
- Debug existing software and correct defects in a timely and efficient manner.
- Design and implement complex algorithms and system performance enhancements.
- Modify existing software to correct errors or adapt to new hardware/environments.
- Integrate existing software components into new or updated systems.
- Develop and execute test procedures and document results.
- Design or implement complex database or data repository queries and interfaces.
- Create and maintain software and system documentation.
- Lead one or more software development teams, ensuring adherence to processes and quality standards.
- Coordinate installation and monitor performance to meet operational requirements.
- Collaborate with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive functional and performance requirements.
- Recommend and implement new technologies and processes to improve project outcomes.
- Delegate and monitor programming and testing assignments across multiple teams.
- Provide oversight for team-level quality assurance and process compliance.
- Select and adapt the software development methodology in coordination with customers and engineering leadership.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Deep expertise in software engineering and design across complex systems.
- Proficiency with modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C/C++, or others depending on environment).
- Strong understanding of system performance tuning, real-time systems, and algorithm development.
- Experience with hardware/software trade-off analysis and integration of COTS/GOTS tools.
- Familiarity with database development, querying, and optimization.
- Proven ability to work both independently and as a team or technical lead.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in documenting code and test results.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
- Twelve (12) years of experience as a Software Engineer in programs of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
- In lieu of a degree, an additional four (4) years of software engineering experience on similar projects may be substituted.
- Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role.
Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.
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What We Do
Independent Software is a professional services company providing Information Technology products and services to mission-oriented Federal Civilian Agencies and DoD. The company has focused on support to the Intelligence Community (IC) in Maryland, Florida, and North Carolina, as well as select commercial client markets outside of the IC.
We are driven to perform for our clients, protect our professional staff, and improve shareholder value. Working with new and evolving technologies supporting Software Development, Cyber Security, and System Engineering is part of our daily life. Employee and client satisfaction are key metrics for our corporate management team. Maintaining positive relationships with all our industry partners, large and small has delivered impressive business results. Our Mission and Vision statements speak to these values.
Mission Statement
We provide our clients the peace of mind that their business is operating in a secure environment. We do this by delivering high-quality, innovative cyber security and data analysis services and solutions.
Vision Statement
Independent Software will be a recognized leader in cyber security and data analysis solutions by delivering outstanding service and superior outcomes for our clients.
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