Senior Software Engineer - JobID-0208

Innovative Defense Technologies, LLC

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

Competitive PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with vesting & matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead design, development, testing, and integration of software solutions for defense customers. This on-site role requires coordinating with engineering teams to deliver high-quality systems that meet stringent security and performance standards.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years of experience, a strong grasp of SDLC and OO programming, and a proven ability to mentor junior engineers, manage

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
7–10+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

Scope and define requirements: manage formal and informal requirements to define, validate and control scope to complete all deliverables within a project.
Engineer solutions: design, implement, and test software using multiple languages and technology stacks.
Assure quality: lead design and code reviews, implement secure coding practices, and oversee testing and integration in IDT labs and customer sites.
Manage risk and opportunities: identify, analyze, mitigate and control risks and opportunities, track and deliver contractual deliverables.

Skills

7-10+ years of experience

Mentoring junior engineers

Software Development Life Cycle

Object-oriented programming

Distributed systems

Algorithms and data structures

Requirements gathering

Secure coding practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership and initiative

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/Software Engineering

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - JobID-0208

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

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 office. 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 currently possess 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 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: