Senior Software Engineer

Innovative Defense Technologies•Arlington, VA

10d•$135,000 - $273,000•Onsite

About The Position

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, Mount Laurel, NJ, or San Diego, CA 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. 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, Mount Laurel, NJ, or San Diego, CA location.

Requirements

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
Ability to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
Assess, plan, identify, analyze, mitigate and control risks and opportunities
Manage the preparation, tracking, and delivery of contractual deliverables