Software Engineer, DevOps, Cloud Engineer - Software

Overview

This position is based in our Arlington, VA office, supporting Government customer meetings and installations throughout the United States. The Software Engineer will join a team of dynamic, leading‑edge software engineers, system integrators, and system engineers. You must have experience with complex systems and fluency with contemporary programming languages, development environments, and architectures. You will be a key contributor to the development and execution of fielded DoD systems, primarily software, but also infrastructure, security, and operational design.

The role requires full‑time presence on‑site at our Arlington, VA office. All applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Security Clearance.

• Design, implement, and test software using multiple languages and technology stacks.
• Explore and prototype next‑generation solutions for DoD customers.
• Integrate software components into complex DoD software environments.
• Support test and integration activities in IDT labs, as well as on‑site customer labs.
• Develop software interfaces to communicate across network protocols such as TCP/UDP, DDS, Active
  
  MQ, Kafka, and Rabbit
  
  MQ.
• Take leadership in developing user, functional, and technical requirements for software systems.
• Participate in and provide feedback in design reviews and code reviews.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in software development.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics, or equivalent full‑time professional experience.

• Strong proficiency in modern C++ or Java.
• Experience using Confluence and Jira in a software development environment.
• Experience with tactical DoD systems and tactical data networks.
• Ability to decompose and document requirements and specifications.
• Understanding of distributed systems, algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and object‑oriented programming.
• Proficiency with version control software such as Git or SVN, and working with software development environments.
• Experience with software testing and configuration management.
• Ability to convert vague customer requirements into a refined software solution.
• Ability to identify and describe algorithmic complexity.
• Ability to work on‑site with potential hybrid flexibility.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.

• Active DoD Clearance.
• Proficiency in containerization (Docker, Podman, etc.) and orchestration frameworks (Swarm, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Development, system integration, and test experience with complex DoD systems.
• Experience supporting and working with cross‑functional teams in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with virtualization and containerization deployment technologies.
• Experience with deployment automation tools such as SALT, Ansible, Terraform, etc.
• Proficiency with different software development tools such as Jenkins, JFrog Artifactory, and Git Lab.
• Experience creating and configuring virtual machines (VMware, Virtual Box, etc.).
• Experience with basic network concepts such as VLANs, IP addressing schemes, and static routing.

• Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
• Problem‑solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations.
• Excellence in oral, written, and technical communication with peers and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Attention to detail.

$90,000 – $150,000 or $114,000 – $184,000. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Compensation is dependent on candidate experience, skills, and education.

• Benefits package.
• Competitive PTO.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching.
• 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off each 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.

IDT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.