Senior Software Engineer - JobID-0208

Innovative Defense Technologies
Arlington, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Description

About The Role:

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 or Mount Laurel NJ 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.

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 4 days in the office, based out of our Arlington, VA or Mount Laurel, NJ location.
Key Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

  • Scope and Define Requirements: 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
  • Engineer Solutions: 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
  • Assure Quality: 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
  • Manage Risk and Opportunities: Assess, plan, identify, analyze, mitigate and control risks and opportunities
    • Manage the preparation, tracking, and delivery of contractual deliverables
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Who You Are (Required):

  • 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

What Makes You Stand Out:

  • 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

If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.

Pay Range*: $135,000 - $231,000 or $164,000 - $273,000
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.

Job Benefits

Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):

IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:

  • Generous benefits package
  • Competitive PTO
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
  • 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
  • Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
  • Professional Development Resources
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
  • Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
  • Annual Employee Recognition Awards
  • Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches

EEO Statement:

IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Posted 2026-08-08

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