Software Engineer, Level 3
About The Position
At Independent Software, we are seeking a motivated and skilled Software Developer, Level 3 to support the development of a Kubernetes-native application that orchestrates and deploys workloads from within the cluster it runs in. This application integrates a modern web-based UI/UX, containerized microservices, and scalable cloud-native infrastructure. You will join a highly collaborative team responsible for end-to-end development, from frontend interfaces to backend services and infrastructure automation. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a production platform leveraging technologies like Go, TypeScript, Python, RKE2, ArgoCD, Fleet, Kafka, and NiFi. You will contribute directly to building real-world Kubernetes-native software, supported by senior engineers in an environment that fosters growth and innovation.
Requirements
- Relevant software development experience as required by the desired labor category
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Go, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerization (e.g., Docker, Helm)
- Experience with Git, version control, and collaborative branching workflows
- Basic knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and Linux environments
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Exposure to infrastructure provisioning or configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
- Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Rancher ecosystem: Harvester, Longhorn, KubeVirt, and RKE2
- Familiarity with Kafka, NiFi, MetalLB, and MinIO
- Knowledge of cloud-init, Terraform, or other infrastructure-as-code tools
- Experience with AWS services (EKS, S3, Lambda, RDS) or similar cloud platforms
- Working knowledge of SQL databases
- Agile development experience and familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Confluence)
- Understanding of SIGINT systems or mission-focused government environments
- Experience writing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD)
- Exposure to observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana
- Linux or UNIX system administration experience
Responsibilities
- Develop backend services and RESTful APIs using Go (Golang) and Python
- Contribute to frontend development using TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
- Support containerization efforts using Docker and Helm for RKE2-based Kubernetes clusters
- Participate in GitOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines with tools like Fleet and ArgoCD
- Collaborate across development, infrastructure, and automation teams to integrate workflows and features
- Contribute to event-driven systems using Kafka, NiFi, and similar tools
- Write unit tests, debug, and perform basic troubleshooting
- Maintain and improve internal documentation and adhere to coding standards and best practices
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
