Software Engineer – Deployment

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

Software Engineer leading software deployment engineers at Innovative Defense Technologies. Developing solutions for cloud and Kubernetes environments in a hybrid role.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $135,000 - $273,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing software development and deployment processes, with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes management, and automation tools. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and implement solutions that meet complex requirements while leveraging AI technologies.

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Infrastructure As CodeKubernetes ManagementAutomation ToolsSoftware DevelopmentLeadership

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentKubernetesDockerAnsibleTerraformBash/ShellSQLPythonJavaJavaScript

Soft Skills

LeadershipDocumentationCollaborationMentoringAgile Adaptability

Tools & Technologies

HelmArgoCDVMwareKVMEC2AI Coding AssistantsNetworking ProtocolsLoad BalancingFirewallVLANs

Industry Keywords

Information TechnologyComputer ScienceComputer EngineeringSystems EngineeringPhysicsMath

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudDNSDockerEC2JavaJavaScriptKubernetesLinuxPuppetPythonSaltStackSQLTCP/IPTerraformVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage formal and informal requirements to define, validate and control scope to complete all the deliverables within a project successfully
Support conversion of internal customer requirements into a refined vision
Lead a team to develop, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code software for automated deployment and configuration of a multi-site, multi-system microservice-based application, leveraging AI coding assistants to accelerate development.
Lead the active operations work of deploying and maintaining multiple Kubernetes clusters in unclassified and classified (airgapped) environments, leveraging AI solutions to improve deployment and maintenance efficiency.
Design and implement solutions that meet specific requirements using state-of-the-art data structures, algorithms, patterns, and tools
Debug, identify root cause and fix software deployment/configuration issues
Guide a team in the identification and application of emerging technologies and architectures including evaluation of cloud operations platforms such as cloud IaaS, PaaS, SaaS.
Manage, mentor, and lead a small team of engineers working operational and development tasks while championing the use of AI to streamline the team’s workflow, incorporating AI-driven approaches to optimize automation and reduce the complexity of installations.
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
Communicate and work collaboratively with colleagues and lead engineers from other disciplines
Maintains a focus on quality that produces deliverables that meet objectives and align needs, uses, and acceptance requirements set forth by relevant stakeholders
Participate in and provide feedback in design and code reviews
Develop software using secure coding practices
Support test and integration activities in IDT labs, as well as on-site customer labs
Assess, plan, identify, analyze, mitigate and control risks and opportunities
Support preparation, tracking, and delivery of internal deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or Math, or equivalent full-time professional experience; Master’s Degree in Engineering or other technical field highly desired
7+ years of professional software development/deployment experience in technically rigorous environments
High-level proficiency with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with Kubernetes management services like Helm or ArgoCD
Experience with hypervisor/virtualization technologies such as VMware, KVM, EC2.
Experience with networking in virtualized environments - TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing, Firewall, VLANs
Proficiency in automation scripts and tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Salt, etc. and an aptitude for utilizing AI tools (e.g., LLMs, AI coding assistants) to streamline script generation and troubleshooting.
Strong Linux skills
High degree of competence in Bash/Shell
Basic full-stack development skills: SQL, Python/Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
Ability to shift from one project to another in an agile work environment
Strong leadership capabilities and skills
Strong documentation skills
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

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