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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Test Engineer - JobID-0322 - **Company:** Innovative Defense Technologies - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $184,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Relational Databases, 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, Information Technology, Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Free and Open-Source Software, Api Design, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Docker, Vmware - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9211504/software-test-engineer-jobid-0322 ## About the Role The Software Test Engineer (STE) will be paired with a project test lead and work with a fast-paced team of mission-focused engineers to solve some of the DoD's toughest challenges. The STE must possess initiative, creativity, reliability, and efficient teamwork and strict attention to detail and possess solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive. The STE will work as a team to 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 three 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 20% of the time as needed What Makes You Stand Out: * 2+ year's experience working with DoD and Naval systems * 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 ## Description What You Will Do: * Integrate and test software solutions across IDT's Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) business area * Provide feedback to developers to help build high-quality, innovative, and effective software which integrates with other system components. * Work with various IMS teammates to gather user requirements, define system functionality, and develop test plans for various integrated commercial applications and code written in various languages, like Java, C++, Python, and JavaScript. * Work with other software engineers, systems engineers, integration engineers, and subject matter experts to deliver robust technical solutions * Adhere to government and industry security, reliability, and performance standards; understand orthodox programming paradigms; interpret and apply DoD and industry standards; and participate in peer reviews, configuration, design, and performance reviews. * Apply common and emerging (AI/ML) tools, approaches and best engineering practices including; building, maintaining, and troubleshooting CI/CD 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 Containerized 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 - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Give your build some love, it will give it back!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/514-give-your-build-some-love-it-will-give-it-back) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Unleashing the Power of Developers: Why Cybersecurity is the Missing Piece?!?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/712-unleashing-the-power-of-developers-why-cybersecurity-is-the-missing-piece) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)