Software Engineer in Deployment - JobID-0241

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

Competitive PTO

401k with immediate vesting

Tuition Assistance Reimbursement

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is seeking a Software Engineer in Deployment to lead a team focused on developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code software for automated deployment of Kubernetes-based products. This on-site role emphasizes advancing deployment automation and collaborating with engineers from multiple disciplines to ensure solution effectiveness.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a technical field along with extensive experience in software development and deployment. The position offers a benefits package including competitive PTO and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

7+ years of software development/deployment experience in rigorous environments.
High-level proficiency with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Basic full-stack development skills: SQL, Python/Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS.

Responsibilities

Lead a team to develop, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code software.
Debug and fix software deployment/configuration issues.
Participate in design and code reviews.

Skills

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Bash/Shell

SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Helm

ArgoCD

VMware

Git

Jenkins

Job description

Location: Arlington, VA

Department: Engineering

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

About The Role

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is seeking a Software Engineer in Deployment to lead a team of Software Deployment Engineers. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and maintaining Infrastructure as Code software for automated deployment and configuration of a Kubernetes-based enterprise product. Responsibilities include debugging and fixing deployment/configuration issues and advancing deployment automation.

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 four days in the office, located in Arlington, VA.

Key Responsibilities

Scope and Define Requirements:
- Support conversion of internal customer requirements into a refined vision.
- Lead a team to develop, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code software for automated deployment and configuration of a multi‑site, multi‑system microservice‑based application, leveraging AI coding assistants to accelerate development.
- Lead the active operations work of deploying and maintaining multiple Kubernetes clusters in unclassified and classified (airgapped) environments, leveraging AI solutions to improve deployment and maintenance efficiency.
Engineer Solutions:
- Design and implement solutions that meet specific requirements using state‑of‑the‑art data structures, algorithms, patterns, and tools.
- Debug, identify root causes, and fix software deployment/configuration issues.
- Guide a team in evaluating emerging technologies and architectures, including cloud IaaS, PaaS, SaaS platforms.
- Manage, mentor, and lead a small team of engineers, championing the use of AI to streamline workflows.
- 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.
- Collaborate with colleagues and lead engineers from other disciplines.
Assure Quality:
- Participate in design and code reviews.
- Develop software using secure coding practices.
- Support test and integration activities in IDT labs and on‑site customer labs.
Manage Risk and Opportunities:
- Assess, plan, identify, analyze, mitigate, and control risks and opportunities.
- Support preparation, tracking, and delivery of internal deliverables.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Who You Are (Required)

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or Math, or equivalent full‑time professional experience; Master’s Degree in Engineering or other technical field highly desired.
7+ years of professional software development/deployment experience in technically rigorous environments.
High‑level proficiency with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with Kubernetes management services like Helm or ArgoCD.
Experience with hypervisor/virtualization technologies such as VMware, KVM, EC2.
Experience with networking in virtualized environments – TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing, Firewall, VLANs.
Proficiency in automation scripts and tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Salt, and an aptitude for utilizing AI tools (e.g., LLMs, AI coding assistants) to streamline script generation and troubleshooting.
Strong Linux skills.
High degree of competence in Bash/Shell.
Basic full‑stack development skills: SQL, Python/Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS.
Ability to shift from one project to another in an agile work environment.
Strong leadership capabilities and skills.
Strong documentation skills.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed.

What Makes You Stand Out

High‑level proficiency with Kubernetes distros such as RKE2.
Experience with distributed storage systems such as Rook/Ceph, NFS.
Experience deploying Kubernetes clusters and configuring networking, storage, etc.
Experience with Git, Jenkins, Artifactory.
DevSecOps experience.
Experience with at least one public cloud environment, such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure.
Experience managing and directing personnel while maintaining cost and schedule targets.
Problem‑solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations.

Pay Range

$135,000 - $231,000 or $164,000 - $273,000. Compensation is dependent on experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Multiple pay ranges are provided to reflect experience levels.

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