Cloud Software Engineer — Big Data & Microservices

Independent Software; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits

Work-life balance

Career development

Job summary

Independent Software is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer (CSWE) Level 3 to develop, maintain, and enhance complex Big Data cloud systems supporting mission-critical operations. You will contribute across the software lifecycle, including front-end, back-end, data ingestion, analytics, and deployment within distributed cloud environments.

You will work with modern web, microservices, and cloud technologies to build scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Experience developing software for cloud-based or distributed computing environments.
• Experience with JavaScript and modern front-end development, including React/JSX.
• Back-end development experience with Node.js, Python, Rust, or similar technologies.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, microservices, and containerized application deployment.
• Experience with Big Data, data processing, or Information Retrieval technologies.
• Experience working in Linux/UNIX environments.
• Strong software development, integration, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, maintain, and enhance complex software applications.
• Develop modern front-end applications and integrate them with backend services, APIs, and database interfaces.
• Develop middleware solutions to retrieve, parse, process, and deliver data to front-end applications.
• Analyze user requirements and translate them into software design and performance requirements.
• Design and implement database and data repository interfaces and queries.
• Debug software, resolve defects, and improve application performance.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems and operating environments.
• Develop and execute software testing procedures and ensure quality of developed solutions.
• Lead and mentor software developers, providing technical guidance and code reviews.
• Collaborate with system engineers, UX/UI teams, and other technical stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain software and system documentation.

Skills

Cloud-based environments

JavaScript + React/JSX

Node.js / Python / Rust

Kubernetes / Helm

Big Data / data processing

Linux/UNIX

Troubleshooting / problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

NiFi

Elasticsearch

Redis

MySQL

Neo4j

Grafana

InfluxDB

Job description

Independent Software is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer (CSWE) Level 3 to develop, maintain, and enhance complex Big Data cloud systems supporting mission-critical operations. You will contribute across the software lifecycle, including front-end, back-end, data ingestion, analytics, and deployment within distributed cloud environments.

You will work with modern web, microservices, and cloud technologies to build scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions while collaborating with