Senior Software Engineer - FFPP-8803

Innovativesystems; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual PTO/Sick Leave

11 Paid Federal Holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan

401K Retirement & Matching

Paid Paternity Leave

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Annapolis Junction seeks a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development. The role requires developing high-performance web applications using React and Next.js, analyzing user requirements, and integrating software with existing systems. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and a minimum of 14 years of relevant experience, as well as an active High-Level Security Clearance. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 14 years of experience as a Software Engineer in similar scope.
• Ability to analyze user requirements for software design.
• Experience in developing algorithms to meet performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, high-performance web applications.
• Implement server-side rendering and dynamic routing.
• Collaborate with backend developers for cohesive solutions.

Skills

React

Next.js

RESTful APIs

Debugging

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Related Discipline

Tools

ELK stack

Grafana

Prometheus

Job description

Innovative Systems & Solutions | Full time - Onsite

Senior Software Engineer - FFPP-8803

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

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex 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 upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, high-performance web applications using React and Next.js.
• Implement server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (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 with Senior Front endEngineer.

Requirements

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

• Fourteen (14) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
• Write or review software and system documentation. Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas.
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project.
• Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.
• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries.
• Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project.
• Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints.
• Perform quality control on team products.
• Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met. Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.

Additional Requirements

• ELK stack, prometheus, Grafana, or other logging/monitoring tools.

Clearance

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

Education

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

25 Days Annual PTO/Sick Leave, 11 Paid Federal Holidays, Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, 401K Retirement & Matching, Paid Paternity Leave, Training & Development, and Direct Deposit.

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.