Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) · 8 hours ago
Associate Software Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$72K/yr - $114K/yrInnovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a provider of cloud-based integration and data analysis for the Department of Defense. They are seeking an Associate Software Engineer to design, build, test, and deliver secure software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams and adhering to engineering standards.
Information TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Product Development: Design, develop, integrate, test, and troubleshoot software components using established programming languages and tools. Contribute to the documentation of software architectures, processes, procedures, and techniques required to operate and sustain delivered solutions
Scopes & Understands Requirements: Work with engineers, team leads, and stakeholders to understand high-level user requirements and assist in flowing those requirements into functional software components and integrated solutions that meet customer needs
Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including software, systems, integration, information, production, and test engineers to understand system workflows, front-end and back-end features, and overall system architecture
Adheres to Engineering Standards: Apply industry best practices and organizational standards related to security, reliability, and performance. Follow established programming paradigms, interpret and apply DoD and industry standards, and participate in peer reviews, configuration reviews, design reviews, and performance reviews
Applies Common Tools & DevOps Practices: Assist with building, maintaining, and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins). Support the integration of internally developed, third-party, or open-source software into containerized and orchestrated environments
Containerization & Integration Support: Assist in configuring, adapting, and validating software components to operate within container runtime environments (e.g., Docker/OCI) and Kubernetes-based systems. Support integration with internal systems and third-party applications
Automation & Configuration Management: Contribute to scripting and automation efforts to support deployment, configuration management, testing, and system sustainment activities under the guidance of senior engineers
Testing & Quality Assurance: Participate in software test and integration activities, applying best engineering practices and established test methodologies to ensure software quality, reliability, and performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Cyber Security, Mathematics, or Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent full-time professional experience
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time as needed
Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and process
Experience using Git or similar version control systems
Familiarity or working knowledge with several of the following: C++, Python, Java or JavaScript programming languages, Basic understanding of container concepts (Docker/OCI 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
Interest in learning system integration concepts and working beyond strictly writing code
Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn in a team environment
Preferred
Experience with cloud computing, virtualization, or containerization technologies
Understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS)
Exposure to virtualization technologies (VMware)
Experience with working with APIs or third-party services
Experience with scripting for automation (Groovy, Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Experience with big data solutions (e.g. Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Cassandra)
Experience with machine learning and/or artificial intelligence
Experience performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and executing test methodologies
Benefits
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
Company
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)
Innovative Defense Technologies is an information technology company that provides software testing and data analysis services.
Founded in 2006
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bernie Gauf
President & CEO
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