Software Engineer in Deployment - JobID-0241

About the role

About The Role:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Software Engineer in Deployment to be part of our Warfare Systems team and based out of our Arlington, VA location.
The Software Engineer in Deployment lead a team of Software Deployment Engineers to develop, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code software for automated deployment and configuration of a Kubernetes-based enterprise product. This role requires strong knowledge and experience in debugging and fixing software deployment/configuration issues in addition to continuing to advance the automation of the deployment process.
Clearance & Location Requirements:
All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 4 days in office, based out of our Arlington, VA location.

What You Will Do:
Scope and Define Requirements: Manage formal and informal requirements to define, validate and control scope to complete all the deliverables within a project successfully Support conversion of internal customer requirements into a refined vision
Lead a team to develop, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code software for automated deployment and configuration of a multi-site, multi-system microservice- based application, leveraging AI coding assistants to accelerate development.
Lead the active operations work of deploying and maintaining multiple Kubernetes clusters in unclassified and classified (airgapped) environments, leveraging AI solutions to improve deployment and maintenance efficiency.

Engineer Solutions: Design and implement solutions that meet specific requirements using state-of-the-art data structures, algorithms, patterns, and tools Debug, identify root cause and fix software deployment/configuration issues
Guide a team in the identification and application of emerging technologies and architectures including evaluation of cloud operations platforms such as cloud IaaS, PaaS, SaaS.
Manage, mentor, and lead a small team of engineers working operational and development tasks while championing the use of AI to streamline the team’s workflow, incorporating AI-driven approaches to optimize automation and reduce the complexity of installations.
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
Communicate and work collaboratively with colleagues and lead engineers from other disciplines

Assure Quality: 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

Manage Risk and Opportunities: Assess, plan, identify, analyze, mitigate and control risks and opportunities Support preparation, tracking, and delivery of internal deliverables


Who You Are (Required):
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or Math, or equivalent full-time professional experience; Master’s Degree in Engineering or other technical field highly desired
7+ years of professional software development/deployment experience in technically rigorous environments
High-level proficiency with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with Kubernetes management services like Helm or ArgoCD
Experience with hypervisor/virtualization technologies such as VMware, KVM, EC2.
Experience with networking in virtualized environments - TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing, Firewall, VLANs
Proficiency in automation scripts and tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Salt, etc. and an aptitude for utilizing AI tools (e.g., LLMs, AI coding assistants) to streamline script generation and troubleshooting.
Strong Linux skills
High degree of competence in Bash/Shell
Basic full-stack development skills: SQL, Python/Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
Ability to shift from one project to another in an agile work environment
Strong leadership capabilities and skills
Strong documentation skills
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed
What Makes You Stand Out:
High-level proficiency with Kubernetes distros such as RKE2
Experience with distributed storage systems such as Rook/Ceph, NFS
Experience deploying Kubernetes clusters and configuring networking, storage, etc.
Experience with Git, Jenkins, Artifactory
DevSecOps experience
Experience with at least one public cloud environment, such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure
Experience managing and directing personnel while maintaining cost and schedule targets
Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations
If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.
Pay Range*: $135,000 - $231,000 or $164,000 - $273,000
This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.