Associate Software Engineer at Innovative… · New Jersey

Summary: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading provider of cloud-based integration and data analysis solutions for the Department of Defense. They are seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join their Advanced Capabilities team, where the role involves developing software solutions, integrating systems, and ensuring quality assurance for mission-critical applications. Responsibilities: - Develop and Design: Build, test, and refine software solutions using Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, and related technologies in a Linux environment. Translate requirements into technical specifications, develop reusable frameworks, and ensure secure, scalable solutions - Integrate and Prototype: Perform the integration of software into complex DoD systems and support lab and customer-site testing - Quality Assurance: Write and maintain unit, integration, and regression tests, enhance automation frameworks, and diagnose and resolve defects across environments - Manage Risk and Security: Identify and mitigate technical and security risks through proactive testing, code reviews, and adherence to secure development practices. Participate in threat modeling sessions and follow established processes to ensure compliance with organizational and system-level standards - Learning & Collaboration: Learn from senior engineers, participate in design/code reviews, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Math, or equivalent full-time professional experience - 0-1 years of full-time professional experience - Ability to travel up to 25% of the time as needed - Ability to develop software in Java, JavaScript, Python or C++ (among other programming languages) - 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 - Understanding of object-oriented programming - Proficiency working with version control software like Git, SVN and software development environments - Experience with software testing and configuration management - Ability to identify and describe algorithmic complexity Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with tactical DoD systems and tactical data networks - Experience with testing software and test automation - Working knowledge of message queuing, stream processing, and highly scalable ‘big data' stores - Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment - Experience with containerized deployment technologies (Kubernetes, Openshift, Docker etc.) - Proficiency writing software that communicates using network protocols such as TCP/UDP, DDS, ActiveMQ, Kafka, RabbitMQ - Experience with creating and configuring Virtual Machines (VMware, VirtualBox, etc.) - Experience with basic network concepts like VLANs, IP addressing schemes, and static routing - Experience developing web user interfaces using React, Angular, and plain JavaScript Required Skills: Java, Python, C++, Software Development Life Cycle Important Skills: JavaScript, Version Control Git, Version Control SVN, Object-Oriented Programming, Software Testing, Data Structures Nice-to-Have Skills: Communication, Collaboration, Problem-Solving 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