Senior Software Engineer - FFPP-8803

Innovative Systems & Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual PTO/Sick Leave

11 Paid Federal Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Plan

401K Retirement & Matching

Job summary

Innovative Systems & Solutions in Annapolis Junction, MD, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to build responsive, high-performance web apps using React and Next.js. You will implement SSR/SSG, optimize speed, and collaborate with backend teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

The role emphasizes code quality, documentation, and participation in architecture decisions. A strong background in front-end engineering and optimization is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 14 years’ experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Frontend development

React

Next.js

Code reviews

Team collaboration

Performance optimization

SEO optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

High School diploma with 4+ years of experience

Tools

React

Next.js

RESTful APIs

SSR/SSG

Web performance tools

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 documentationDevelop 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
  

In addition to the standard SWE2 LCAT requirements, looking for the following:

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 beconsidered for this position

Education

Bachelors Degree inComputer Science or Other Related Discipline or High SchoolDiploma with an additional 4+ years of experience

25 Days AnnualPTO/Sick Leave, 11 Paid Federal Holidays, Medical, Dental, &Vision Plan, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, AccidentalDeath & Dismemberment, 401K Retirement & Matching, PaidPaternity 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.