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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Frontend Developer - JobID-0270 - **Company:** Innovative Defense Technologies - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $184,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, Performance Tuning, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, ReactJS, Backend, Git Flow, Material UI, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, Front End Software Development, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Jenkins - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17976774?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17976774%2FFrontend-Developer-Jobid-0270-California-San-Diego ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree in applicable discipline such as software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, data science, cyber security, mathematics, or aeronautical engineering (or equivalent full-time experience). * 3+ years of experience as a software developer, specifically: + Significant experience using React or modern JavaScript + Significant experience with frontend frameworks, control systems and testing + Significant experience building and maintaining UI components + Using REST APIs and integrating backend services + Debugging across environments + Understanding of component lifecycle and performance optimization * Up to 3 years of experience working with the following: + Git workflows and collaborating in a team environment + Logs and troubleshooting deployed applications + Python + SQL and relational databases (e.g. Postgres) + Linux-based systems command-line usage and file/system permissions + Working with APIs on third party services * Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed, Desire to stay current with industry trends and best practices. Openness to new tools and concepts, showing initiative, innovation and creativity * Ability to communicate, report and document progress and issues * Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations * Strong analytical abilities, sense of ownership, urgency and drive ## Description Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Frontend Developer to be part of our Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) team and based out of our San Diego, CA location. This Software Engineer will work with a fast-paced team of mission-focused engineers to solve some of the Navy's toughest challenges. Initiative, creativity, reliability, efficiency, and teamwork will be required to successfully deliver innovative solutions in this dynamic customer space. The Software Engineer will design, build, test, and deliver innovative, secure, and fully integrated software solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD) . 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 office, based out of our San Diego, CA location., Serve primarily as a frontend developer, helping design, integrate, troubleshoot, test, deliver and update software code in various languages and document associated architectures, processes, procedures and techniques to operate and sustain end items. * Work closely with cross-functional teams of software, systems, integration, information, production and test engineers and subject matter experts to understand requirements, workflows, and develop front-and-back-end features and architecture. * Adhere to government and industry security, reliability, and performance standards; apply orthodox programming paradigms; interpret and apply DoD and industry standards; and participate in peer reviews, configuration, design, and performance reviews. * Apply common tools, approaches and best engineering practices. Assist with building, maintaining, and troubleshooting Jenkins pipelines for software deployment; integrating third-party and externally developed software into a container runtime environment; configuring, adapting, and validating software components to operate correctly within a Kubernetes environment; integrating with internal systems and third-party applications; and assisting with containerization, configuration management, and customization of vendor or open-source software. ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE – AI, Freelancing, Keeping Up with Tech and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1786-wearedevelopers-live-ai-freelancing-keeping-up-with-tech-and-more) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)