Software Engineer - JobID-0011

Innovative Defense Technologies
San Diego, CA, United States
23 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$90,000.0 - $184,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Bash Shell Big Data C++ (Programming Language) Cloud Computing Configuration Management Cyber Security Computer Networks Computer Engineering Relational Databases
+36 more
Domain Name System (DNS) Groovy Apache Hadoop Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP) Human-Computer Interaction Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL Linux System Administration Machine Learning Windows PowerShell Software Deployment Software Engineering Software Systems SQL Databases Systems Integration TCP/IP Web Application Frameworks Scripting ReactJS Apache Spark Git Containerization Kubernetes Information Technology Cassandra Apache Kafka Free and Open-Source Software Front End Software Development Api Design Software Coding Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Software Version Control Devsecops Docker Jenkins Vmware

Job description

What You Will Do:

  • Design, integrate, troubleshoot, test, deliver and update software code in various languages, documenting 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 including; 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.

Requirements

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., * 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+ year’s experience with one or more of the following:
  • Git or similar version control systems
  • Program languages such as C++, Python, Java or JavaScript
  • Container concepts (Docker/OCI/Podman images, containers, registries)
  • SQL and relational databases (e.g., Postgres)
  • Linux-based systems command-line usage and file/system permissions
  • React or similar modern frontend frameworks
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed

What Makes You Stand Out

  • 1+ year experience with front-end development
  • 1+ year experience with one or more of the following:
  • Visualization and human interface development
  • Use DEVSECOPS to streamline software testing and platform deployment
  • Software system remote monitoring, maintenance and upgrade
  • 1+ year experience with one or more of the following:
  • Cloud computing, virtualization (VMWare), and containerization.
  • Networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS)
  • Working with APIs or third-party services
  • Scripting for automation (Groovy, Python, Bash, PowerShell)
  • Big data solutions (e.g. Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Cassandra)
  • Machine learning and/or artificial intelligence
  • 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

Benefits & conditions

*Pursuant to California Senate Bill 1162 and New Jersey Senate Bill 2310 , IDT is required to disclose the “pay scale” or “pay range” associated with a job posting. Notably, however, 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. Click here for additional information about California Senate Bill 1162. Click here for additional information about New Jersey Senate Bill 2310. 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

About the company

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Software Engineer to be part of our Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) team and based out of our San Diego, CA location.

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