Job Summary:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company, seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Missile Defense team in Mount Laurel, NJ. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software applications while ensuring high standards of code quality and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:
• Provide technical input in design reviews, code reviews, and system-level engineering discussions.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and services.
• Lead implementation of moderately complex features, defect resolution, and system enhancements.
• Promote code quality, security, and engineering best practices within the team.
• Lead troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis for complex technical issues.
• Integrate software components, APIs, and third-party systems into existing environments.
• Support deployment, modernization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to refine requirements and deliver solutions.
• Create and review technical documentation, system designs, and operational procedures.
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through sustainment.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience developing software in one or more languages such as C++, Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with Git or similar version control systems.
• Experience working in Linux-based environments.
• Experience supporting integration, test execution, and release activities across teams.
• Strong experience with SQL and relational database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL).
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker, Podman, or OCI-compliant containers.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.
• All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 5 days in office, based out of our Mount Laurel, NJ location.
Preferred:
• Knowledge of Aegis Weapon System concepts, architectures, or related combat systems.
• Experience supporting development, modernization, or sustainment of complex software systems.
• Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Groovy.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software delivery practices.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and secure software development practices.
• Experience with cloud-native technologies, containerization, or platform engineering concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and stakeholder communication.
• Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and ability to independently drive technical tasks to completion.
Company:
Innovative Defense Technologies is an information technology company that provides software testing and data analysis services. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Arlington, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.