What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cloud Software Engineer position at Independent Software?
What You Will Do
As a Cloud Software Engineer 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 full software lifecycle with a focus on distributed cloud computing, back-end processing, data ingestion, analytics, and scalable cloud-based solutions.
In this role, you will apply expertise in Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, the Hadoop Ecosystem, Information Retrieval (IR), and Object-Oriented Design while supporting secure, high-performance cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
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
Apply today.
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.
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As a Cloud Software Engineer 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 full software lifecycle with a focus on distributed cloud computing, back-end processing, data ingestion, analytics, and scalable cloud-based solutions.
In this role, you will apply expertise in Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, the Hadoop Ecosystem, Information Retrieval (IR), and Object-Oriented Design while supporting secure, high-performance cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Assign, develop, maintain, and enhance Big Data cloud applications and distributed processing systems
- Support data ingestion, parsing, analytics, indexing, and distributed processing workflows using Hadoop ecosystem technologies such as HDFS, HBase, YARN, and Zookeeper
- Develop software solutions using Java, Python, and related object-oriented programming languages within cloud and distributed computing environments
- Integrate distributed file systems, Big Table technologies, and Information Retrieval (IR) solutions such as Elasticsearch, Solr, or Lucene
- Review, test, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues while supporting deployment, monitoring, and performance optimization activities
- Support DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, distributed system operations, and cloud security best practices including authentication and PKI
- Provide technical input to system design including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, COTS/GOTS integration, and requirements analysis
- Strong experience with Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, and Hadoop ecosystem technologies
- Experience developing applications using Java, Python, and object-oriented programming principles
- Experience with Big Data processing, distributed analytics, and data ingestion technologies
- Familiarity with technologies such as Elasticsearch, NiFi, Spring Boot, Angular, and related cloud technologies
- Experience with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and UNIX/Linux environments
- Understanding of distributed system performance, scalability, optimization, and cloud security best practices
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
- Four (4) additional years of cloud software engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience
- Minimum of twelve (12) years of software engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience supporting Big Data cloud technologies and/or distributed computing environments is required
- Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role
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 compensation, generous benefits, and work-life balance
Apply today.
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.
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