Software Engineer

Job Description

Description

About the Role:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Software Engineer to be part of our Engineering team and based out of our Arlington, VA location. The selected Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and integrating software solutions to support our customers. The main role of the Software Engineer is to build high-quality, innovative, and performant software that complies with coding standards and technical design.

Clearance & Location Requirements:

All applicants must currently possess an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 4 days in office, based out of our Arlington, VA location.

Key Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

Scope and Define Requirements: Manage formal and informal requirements to define, validate and control scope to complete all the deliverables within a project successfully

Support conversion of customer requirements into a refined vision

Support development of user, functional, and technical requirements for software systems

Engineer Solutions: Design and implement solutions that meet specific requirements using state-of-the-art data structures, algorithms, patterns, and tools

Explore and prototype next-generation solutions

Design, implement, and test software using multiple languages and technology stacks

Develop software interfaces to communicate across various network protocols and messaging frameworks

Integrate software components into complex software environments

Assure Quality: Maintains a focus on quality that produces deliverables that meet objectives and align needs, uses, and acceptance requirements set forth by relevant stakeholders

Participate in and provide feedback in design and code reviews

Develop software using secure coding practices

Support test and integration activities in IDT labs, as well as on-site customer labs

Manage Risk and Opportunities: Assess, plan, identify, analyze, mitigate and control risks and opportunities

Support preparation, tracking, and delivery of contractual deliverables

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Who You Are (Required):

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent full-time professional experience

3-5+ years of relevant experience.

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed.

Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.

Understanding of object-oriented programming.

Understanding of distributed systems, algorithms, data structures and software design patterns

Ability to identify and describe algorithmic complexity

Ability to convert customer requirements into a refined vision

Experience with software testing and configuration management

Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

Excellence in oral, written, and technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts

Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork

What Makes You Stand Out:

Experience as an AI Engineer

Experience as a Generative AI Engineer

Experience as a Data Pipeline Engineer

Experience as a Platform Engineer

Experience as a Cloud Engineer or Architect

Experience as a Software Security or Cloud Security Engineer

Experience developing software with one or more modern programming languages/frameworks

Experience integrating and testing complex software applications

Experience with testing software and test automation

Experience with relational databases and/or non-relational databases

Experience with containerized deployment technologies

Experience designing and developing APIs

Experience with various network/messaging protocols

Experience with designing, developing, and maintaining application security controls

Experience working with version control software

Experience developing web user interfaces with modern libraries/frameworks

Experience using AI to accelerate software development activities and delivery to customers

Understanding of basic network concepts

Understanding of basic virtualization concepts

If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.

Pay Range*: $90,000 - $150,000 or $114,000 - $184,000

This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.

Job Benefits

Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):

IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:

Generous benefits package

Competitive PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with immediate vesting and matching

9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)

Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program

Professional Development Resources

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events

Annual Employee Recognition Awards

Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches

EEO Statement:

IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Full-time