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Innovative Defense Technologies

Software Engineer

Innovative Defense Technologies, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

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Background Information Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting‑edge cloud‑based integration, time‑critical tactical application development, automated data analysis for complex, mission‑critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Software Engineer to be based in our Arlington, VA office. Leveraging advanced software automation, model‑based systems engineering (MBSE), and AI‑driven capabilities, IDT accelerates capability development, enhances operational readiness, and reduces lifecycle costs for the Department of Defense. The company is dedicated to transforming defense systems through innovation, efficiency, and mission‑critical results.

Overview This position is based in our Arlington, VA office with support to Government customer meetings and installations throughout the United States. You will join a team of dynamic, leading edge software engineers, system integrators and system engineers. You must have experience with complex systems and fluency with contemporary programming languages, development environments, and architectures. You will be a key contributor to the development and execution of platform strategies, inclusive of software, programmable infrastructure, security, and operational design. The environment is challenging, and you will work within a to solve complex problems for this growing business.

Software Engineer responsibilities include gathering user requirements, defining system functionality, writing code in various languages (such as Java, JavaScript, Python & C++), and verifying software functionality through testing. The ideal candidate is familiar with the software development life cycle (SDLC) from preliminary system analysis to tests and deployment.

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

Responsibilities Include

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

Explore and prototype next-generation solutions using artificial intelligence/machine learning, distributed processing, and modeling

Assist in developing user, functional, and technical requirements for software systems

Participating in and providing feedback in design reviews and code reviews

Integrate software components into complex software environments

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

Contribute to the Automated Test and Re‑Test (ATRT) product suite

Develop software interfaces to communicate across network protocols such as REST, DDS, ActiveMG, Kafka, Rabbit MQ

Implement visualizations to support analytic results

Prepare, track, and deliver contractual deliverables

Minimum Required Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years' experience in software development

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Required skills

Ability to develop software in Java, JavaScript, Python or C++ (among other programming languages)

Strong proficiency in modern C++ and Java

Experience with relational databases such as SQL, Postgres databases like MongoDB.

Experience with Linux environments, RedHat preferred

Ability to decompose and document requirements and specifications

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

Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle

Understanding of object‑oriented programming

Proficiency working with version control software like Git, SVN and software development environments

Experience with software testing and configuration management

Ability to convert vague customer requirements into a refined vision

Ability to identify and describe algorithmic complexity

Ability to work on‑site with potential hybrid flexibility

Ability to travel approximately 25%

Preferred skills

Master's Degree in Engineering or another technical field

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in containerization (Docker, Podman, etc.) and orchestration frameworks (Swarm, Kubernetes, etc.)

Development, system integration and test experience for complex software applications

Experience with testing software and test automation

Working knowledge of message queuing, stream processing, and highly scalable 'big data' stores

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

Experience with containerized deployment technologies (Kubernetes, Openshift, Docker etc.)

Proficiency working with different SW development tools such as Jenkins, Maven, Gradle, Nexus, & NPM

Experience with creating and configuring Virtual Machines (VMware, VirtualBox, etc.)

Experience with basic network concepts like VLANs, IP addressing schemes, and static routing

Experience developing web user interfaces using React, Angular, and plain JavaScript

Competencies

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

Problem‑solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations

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

Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork

Strong organization and planning skills

Attention to detail

Pay Range* $114,000 - $184,000 or $135,000 - $231,000. 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.

EEO Statement IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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