Software Engineer – Defense Tech, Arlington (Secret Clearance)

Innovative Defense Technologies, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Professional development resources

Pre-Tax commuter benefits

Tech Connect events

Annual recognition awards

Catered lunches

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Engineering team in Arlington, VA. You will design, develop, test, and integrate software solutions that meet customer needs, while adhering to coding standards and technical designs. The role requires an active Secret U.S.

Security Clearance and on-site presence (4+ days in office). You will work across multiple languages and tech stacks, contributing to secure coding practices and rigorous testing in IDT labs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• 3–5+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Understanding of SDLC and OO programming.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage requirements to complete all project deliverables.
• Support conversion of customer requirements into a refined vision.
• Develop software across multiple languages and stacks.
• Create interfaces for various network protocols and messaging frameworks.
• Assist in design and code reviews to ensure quality.

Skills

Software Development Life Cycle

Object-oriented programming

Distributed systems & data structures

Algorithmic complexity

Cross-functional collaboration

Secure coding practices

Analytical abilities

Communication

Ownership & drive

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

APIs development

Relational databases

Non-relational databases

Containerization (Docker)

Test automation

Software testing & configuration management

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Engineering team in Arlington, VA. You will design, develop, test, and integrate software solutions that meet customer needs, while adhering to coding standards and technical designs. The role requires an active Secret U.S.

Security Clearance and on-site presence (4+ days in office). You will work across multiple languages and tech stacks, contributing to secure coding practices and rigorous testing in IDT labs and