What You Will Do:
As a Cloud Software Engineer at Independent Software you will design develop maintain and enhance complex and diverse Big-Data cloud systems based on documented requirements. Your work will directly contribute to all stages of back-end processing analysis and indexing while applying expertise in cloud computing distributed systems and information retrieval (IR). Youll leverage modern technologies such as the Hadoop ecosystem AWS Azure containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and automation frameworks to deliver secure scalable and high-performance solutions.
You will work both independently and as part of a team collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver robust mission-ready addition to hands-on development youll conduct hardware/software trade-off analysis integrate COTS/GOTS components troubleshoot and resolve complex issues and provide technical leadership to ensure quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS Azure).
- Hands-on experience with the Hadoop ecosystem (YARN MapReduce HDFS HBase Zookeeper).
- Proficiency in Java and Object-Oriented Design; experience with RESTful web services.
- Strong background in distributed computing and multi-node management.
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker Kubernetes) and orchestration.
- Familiarity with IR technologies (Apache Lucene Solr MongoDB).
- Scripting experience with Python Bash Ruby CFEngine or related technologies.
- Experience ingesting/parsing disparate data sources (XML JSON CSV Avro etc.).
- Strong understanding of cloud security (firewalls PKI authentication services).
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Required Skills and Qualifications:- Proven expertise in software engineering and design across complex systems.
- Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g. Java Python C C).
- Strong understanding of 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.
- Ability to work independently or as a technical lead within a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills particularly in documenting code and test results.
Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have): - Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum).
- Experience with Elastic stack (indexing search data management).
- Familiarity with NiFi for data flow management.
- Experience with Ansible scripting.
- Background in SIGINT-related systems or joint program dataflow architectures.
Education and Experience: - Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
- Twelve (12) years of software engineering experience on programs of similar scope type and complexity is required.
- At least four (4) years must involve Big-Data cloud technologies and distributed computing.
- In lieu of a degree an additional four (4) years of experience in Cloud Software Engineering on projects of similar scope may be substituted.
- A Masters degree in Computer Science or related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
- A Cloudera Certified Hadoop Developer certification may substitute for one (1) year of Cloud experience.
Clearance Requirement:- Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriatePolygraph tobe considered for this role
Why Choose Independent Software
At Independent Software our people are the mission. Weve 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
Ready to take the next step in your career Join us and be part of something bigger.
Apply today.
Were 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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