Senior Software Engineer — Missile Defense MDAM (Secret)

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT); Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) seeks a Senior Software Engineer for the MDAM team in Mount Laurel, NJ. You will design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and services, guiding feature implementation and system enhancements on-site.

The role requires leadership in design reviews, collaboration across teams, and strong debugging skills. Required are 7+ years of software development, proficiency in C++, Java, Python, or JavaScript, and experience with Linux, SQL (PostgreSQL),

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of software development experience.
• Strong experience in C++, Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience leading software projects and collaborating across teams.
• Proficient with Git and Linux environments.
• Experience with SQL/relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL).
• Container technologies such as Docker/Podman and OCI containers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction in design reviews, code reviews, and system engineering discussions.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and services.
• Lead implementation of complex features and defect resolution.
• Promote code quality, security, and engineering best practices.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex issues.
• Integrate software components and third-party systems.
• Support deployment, modernization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and deliver solutions.
• Create and review technical documentation and system designs.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

JavaScript

Linux

SQL

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Git

Docker

Podman

OCI containers

PostgreSQL

Job description

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) seeks a Senior Software Engineer for the MDAM team in Mount Laurel, NJ. You will design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and services, guiding feature implementation and system enhancements on-site.

The role requires leadership in design reviews, collaboration across teams, and strong debugging skills. Required are 7+ years of software development, proficiency in C++, Java, Python, or JavaScript, and experience with Linux, SQL (PostgreSQL),