Arlington Software Engineering Lead - On-Site, Secret Cleared

Innovative Defense Technologies, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies, LLC seeks a Software Engineering Lead for our Advanced Capabilities team in Arlington, VA. You will own roadmaps, guide productization, and collaborate with engineering, business areas, and external clients to deliver scalable software solutions for the fleet.

Required: active Secret clearance, on-site work in Arlington, 5 days in office, and strong leadership. Extensive experience across C/C++, Java, Python and architecture, with Docker/Kubernetes experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent full‑time professional experience)
• Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in software development
• Ability to travel approximately 10%
• Highly adept at understanding and presenting complex software solutions
• Extensive experience developing software in C, C++, Java, JavaScript, and Python.
• Abundant experience with System and Software architectures
• Familiarity with software design patterns
• Experience designing software with UML primitives: sequence diagrams, class diagrams, and activity diagrams
• Requirements elicitation, management, tracking, and auditing
• Documentation, training, and deployment experience with tactical software
• Ability to work on-site in Arlington, VA and travel to customer sites
• Familiarity deploying containers to Docker utilizing Kubernetes-based platforms

Responsibilities

• Engineer and Architect Solutions: design high-fidelity prototypes and end-to-end systems.
• Test and Assure Quality: develop unit/integration/performance tests and lead complex incident investigations.
• Manage Risk and Drive Improvement: identify risks and drive modernization of legacy systems.
• Lead and Develop People: coach teams and promote inclusive, high‑performing culture.

Skills

Software architecture

Multi-language development

UML diagrams

Communication skills

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/CE/cybersecurity

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware vSphere

Job description

Innovative Defense Technologies, LLC seeks a Software Engineering Lead for our Advanced Capabilities team in Arlington, VA. You will own roadmaps, guide productization, and collaborate with engineering, business areas, and external clients to deliver scalable software solutions for the fleet.

Required: active Secret clearance, on-site work in Arlington, 5 days in office, and strong leadership. Extensive experience across C/C++, Java, Python and architecture, with Docker/Kubernetes experience.