Senior Software Engineer - JobID-0208

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 273,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

PTO and holidays

401(k) matching

9/80 schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join our Engineering team in Arlington, VA or Mount Laurel, NJ. You will lead design, development, testing, and integration of software to support customers, building high-quality, secure solutions that meet coding standards.

The role requires an active Secret clearance, on-site presence, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, cybersecurity, related field, or equivalent full-time professional experience.
7-10+ years of relevant experience.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Proven experience mentoring and leading junior engineers.
Expert understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
Expert understanding of object-oriented programming.
Deep 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

Responsibilities

Define and validate project requirements, ensuring deliverables meet scope.
Design and implement solutions using modern data structures, algorithms, and patterns.
Develop software interfaces to communicate across network protocols and messaging frameworks.
Integrate software components into complex software environments.
Lead design and code reviews, apply secure coding practices, drive testing and integration activities.
Assess, plan, and mitigate risks and opportunities in projects.
Prepare, track, and deliver contractual software deliverables.

Skills

Software Dev Life Cycle

Object-Oriented Programming

Distributed Systems

Algorithms

Data Structures

Software Design Patterns

Mentoring

Team Leadership

Secure Coding

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science / software eng / comp eng / cybersecurity

Job description

Compensation: $135,000 - $273,000 / year

Department: Engineering

Location: Arlington, VA

Compensation: $135,000 - $273,000 / year

Description

About The Role:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to be part of our Engineering team and based out of our Arlington, VA or Mount Laurel NJ location. The selected Software Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, development, testing, and integration of software solutions to support our customers. The main role of the Senior 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 be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 4 days in the office, based out of our Arlington, VA or Mount Laurel, NJ 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
- Drive the conversion of customer requirements into a refined vision
- Oversee and lead the 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
- Lead the exploration and prototyping of 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
- Lead design and code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers
- Develop software using secure coding practices
- Lead 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
- Manage the 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, related field, or equivalent full-time professional experience.
7-10+ years of relevant experience.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed.
Proven experience mentoring and leading junior engineers.
Expert understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
Expert understanding of object-oriented programming.
Deep 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
Expertise in developing software with one or more modern programming languages/frameworks
Experience developing Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) software
Experience leading the integration and testing of 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

Pay Range*:

$135,000 - $231,000 or $164,000 - $273,000 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: