Senior Software Engineer - FFPP-8801

Innovative Systems & Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 205,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching contributions

Health, Dental, Vision coverage

HSA - Health Savings Account

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Innovative Systems & Solutions is hiring a Senior Software Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD to build high-performance web apps using React and Next.js. You will work with backend developers to deliver cohesive solutions and optimize for speed and SEO, while upholding code quality and documentation standards.

The role requires 14 years of SWE experience, U.S. citizenship, and an active high-level security clearance for federal/DoD work. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• 14 years of experience as a SWE in similar scope and complexity.
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add features.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, high-performance web applications using React and Next.js.
• Implement SSR, SSG, and dynamic routing with Next.js.
• Collaborate with backend developers to deliver cohesive, scalable solutions.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and SEO.
• Integrate RESTful APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to front-end architecture decisions.

Skills

React

Next.js

SSR/SSG

REST APIs

Code reviews

Frontend architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Innovative Systems & Solutions | Full time - Onsite

Senior Software Engineer - FFPP-8801

Annapolis Junction, United States | Posted on 03/17/2026

Innovative Systems & Solutions (ISS) works with a wide spectrum of talent to establish an atmosphere that stimulates creativity, constant progress, and achievement. At ISS, you will have the chance to immediately impact government transformation and our clients' missions by offering information solutions and services to Federal and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. Employees at ISS can look forward to exciting career opportunities.

Job Description

About the Role

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhancescomplex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics,novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets,real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upondocumented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews andtests software components for adherence to the design requirements anddocuments test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes softwaredevelopment and software design methodologies appropriate to the developmentenvironment. Provides specific input to the software components of systemdesign to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use ofCommercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of newdevelopment, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level toindividual software components.

Key Responsibilities

This position requires in-scope poly, within 7 years.

• Developresponsive, high-performance web applications using React and Next.js.
• Implementserver-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and dynamicrouting with Next.js
• Collaboratewith backend developers to deliver cohesive, scalable solutions.
• Optimizeapplications for speed, scalability, and SEO.
• IntegrateRESTful APIs.
• Writeclean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participatein code reviews and contribute to front-end architecture decisions withSenior Front end Engineer.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Fourteen(14) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similarscope, type,and complexity is required.
• Analyzeuser requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Designand code new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Debugexisting software and correct defects
• Integrateexisting software into new or modified systems or operating environments
• Developsimple data queries for existing or proposed databases or datarepositories
• Providerecommendations for improving documentation and software developmentprocess standards
• Developor implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance andfunctional standards
• Assistwith developing and executing test procedures for software components
• Writeor review software and system documentation Develop software solutions byanalyzing system performance standards, confer with users or systemengineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; andinvestigate problem areas
• Serveas team lead at the level appropriate to the software development processbeing used on any particular project
• Modifyexisting software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
• Design,develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis andmathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences ofdesign
• Designor implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
• Overseeone or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed inaccordance with the constraints of the software development process beingused on any particular project
• Designor implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing,system resource, or interface constraints
• Performquality control on team products
• Conferwith system engineers and hardware engineers to derive softwarerequirements and to obtain information on project limitations andcapabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
• Coordinatesoftware system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensureoperational specifications are met Implement recommendations for improvingdocumentation and software development process standards

Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active High-LevelSecurity Clearance to be considered for this position

Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Other RelatedDiscipline or High School Diploma with an additional 4+ years of experience

Salary Range

205-215,000

salary range provided is a general guideline. ISSI considersseveral factors when determining compensation, including the role’sresponsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and current marketconditions.

What We Offer

• 401(k)with matching contributions
• Health,Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employer-fundedHealth Savings Account (HSA)
• Lifeand AD&D insurance
• Short-Termand Long-Term Disability coverage
• Businesstravel and expense reimbursement
• Employeereferral program with cash bonuses
• Employeerecognition program
• Tuitionand training reimbursement

Who Is ISSI?

ISSI is a growing management and technology consulting firmspecializing in systems and software solutions. Our team is dedicated todelivering exceptional results for both our clients and employees.

Since our inception, we have focused on developinginnovative solutions that help organizations achieve their goals. We prideourselves on collaboration, technical excellence, and staying at the forefrontof emerging technologies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ISSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allemployment decisions—including hiring, promotion, discipline, andtermination—are based on merit and business needs. We do not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, religion, age, genetic information, or any otherprotected status under federal, state, or local law.

Innovative Systems & Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.