Software Engineer

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

Software Engineer at Innovative Defense Technologies working on Navy tactical system software modernization and development. Collaborating with teams to deliver production-ready solutions in hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeMount Laurel • California, New Jersey, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,000 - $184,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development, including proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks, as well as a strong understanding of software design patterns and algorithms. Capable of managing project scope, integrating complex software components, and ensuring quality deliverables that meet stakeholder requirements.

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Software Development Life CycleObject-Oriented ProgrammingSoftware Testing and Configuration ManagementAPI Design and DevelopmentCloud Engineering

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Hard Skills

Programming LanguagesAlgorithmsData StructuresSoftware Design PatternsSoftware TestingTest AutomationRelational DatabasesNon-Relational DatabasesContainerized Deployment TechnologiesApplication Security Controls

Soft Skills

Analytical AbilitiesOwnershipUrgencyTeamworkCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Version Control SoftwareNetwork ProtocolsMessaging FrameworksAI Development ToolsVirtualization Technologies

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional TeamsDynamic EnvironmentCustomer RequirementsQuality AssuranceRisk Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityDistributed SystemsGRPCJavaJavaScriptLinuxPostgresPythonSDLCShell ScriptingSQLTCP/IPTypeScript

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 customer requirements into a refined vision
Support development of user, functional, and technical requirements for software systems
Design and implement solutions that meet specific requirements using state-of-the-art data structures, algorithms, patterns, and tools
Explore and prototype 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
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 contractual deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent full-time professional experience
3-5+ years of relevant experience.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed.
Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
Understanding of object-oriented programming.
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
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
Experience developing software with one or more modern programming languages/frameworks
Experience integrating and testing 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

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