Frontend Software Engineer

Description

Background Information:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, automated testing and data analysis for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer to be based in our Arlington, Virginia office. Leveraging advanced software development process, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and AI-driven capabilities, IDT accelerates capability development, enhances operational readiness, and reduces lifecycle costs for the Department of Defense. The company is dedicated to transforming defense systems through innovation, efficiency, and mission-critical results.

Overview:

This position is based in our Arlington, VA office with support to Government customer meetings and installations throughout the United States. You will join a team of dynamic, leading edge software engineers, system integrators and system engineers. You must have experience with complex systems and fluency with contemporary programming languages, development environments, and architectures. You will be a key contributor to the development and execution of user interfaces for fielded DoD systems, inclusive of software and operational design. The environment is challenging, and you will work within a to solve complex problems for this growing business. 

The Frontend Software Engineer’s responsibilities include gathering user requirements with both clients and internal stakeholders. In addition, the candidate is responsible for building and presenting wireframes, mockups and prototypes to clients and internal stakeholders. Once a prototype has been built, the candidate is responsible for building graphical user interfaces (GUIs) in various environments ranging from desktop applications to web applications. The ideal candidate is familiar with the software development life cycle (SDLC) from preliminary system analysis to tests and deployment. This role requires full-time presence on-site at our Arlington, VA office.

All applicants must currently possess an active U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities Include:

• Work with DoD customers and internal stakeholders to gather requirements needed to build a user interface
• Explore and prototype next-generation solutions for DoD customers
• Design, implement and present wireframes to DoD customers and internal stakeholders to convey user interface flows using Figma (or equivalent)
• Participate in developing, implementing and presenting User Interface and Experience (UI/UX) mockups and prototypes to clients and/or internal stakeholders
• Design, implement, and test graphical user interfaces (GUIs) utilizing frameworks such as NextJS/React, ElectronJS, JavaFX, Qt
• Integrate software components with complex DoD software environments 
• Support test and integration activities in IDT labs, as well as on-site customer labs 
• Develop software interfaces to communicate across network protocols such as REST, Websockets
• Participating in and providing feedback in design reviews and code reviews

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Experience in software development focusing on frontend user interfaces
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Required skills:

• Experience in building wireframes, mockups and prototypes using tools such as Figma (or equivalent)
• Proficiency in web application development using Javascript, HTML, CSS,
• Proficiency in frontend frameworks such as NextJS/React, Angular or Vue.js
• Proficiency in multiple back-end languages such as Java, C/C++ or Python
• Proficiency in desktop application development using GUI libraries such as JavaFX, Qt, or PyQt
• Experience in building, testing and maintaining docker/podman images
• Experience in building, testing and maintaining Rest API Endpoints
• Experience in building, testing and maintaining desktop apps
• Understanding of object-oriented programming  
• Understanding of distributed systems, algorithms, data structures and software design patterns
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle 
• Proficiency working with version control software like Git, SVN and software development environments
• Experience with software testing and configuration management 
• Ability to decompose and document requirements and specifications
• Ability to convert vague customer requirements into a refined software solution
• Ability to work on-site with potential hybrid flexibility 
• Ability to travel approximately 25%

Preferred skills:

• 3 years of professional experience in Software Development
• Experience with publish and subscribe architectures and technologies (ex: Kafka, RabbitMQ, AMQP and DDS)
• Experience with working with relational databases (sql, myql, postgresql, h2)
• Experience with building desktop and web applications in a secured, airgapped environment
• Knowledge of Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements
• Knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools (Anchore, Trivy, JFrog X-Ray)

Competencies:

• Being incredibly detailed oriented when designing and implementing solutions.
• Ability to create and employ requirements and specifications during development.
• Desire to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
• Excellence in technical oral and written communication with peers and non-technical cohorts.
• Be capable of working independently, but thrive in a team environment.
• Capable of finding creative solutions to difficult problems.
• Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency and drive.

Pay Range*: $74,000 - $116,000 or $90,000 - $150,000

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.

EEO Statement:

IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.