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Our platform provides the ability for our government customers to collaboratively employ cutting edge capabilities to aid in the development and test of mission critical tactical systems in ways that were not previously possible.\nOur tech stack is continuously evolving to meet emerging customer use cases and keep pace with industry. Backend services are typically written in Java with PostgreSQL persistence. User interfaces are written in Typescript using React and Redux and packaged with Webpack. REST serves as our primary data transport protocol for both backend and frontend interfaces. Code is configuration controlled in Git. Build tooling includes Maven, Gradle, and NPM, coordinated by Jenkins in an automated pipeline. Continuous deployment is employed to orchestrate software on a Kubernetes cluster in multiple environments, including in the cloud, on secured air-gapped networks, and on tactical platforms.\nClearance & Location Requirements:\nAll applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.\nThis is an on-site position. Requiring at least 1 day in office, based out of our Fall River, MA location.\nKey Responsibilities\nWhat You Will Do:\nContribute to every stage of the software development lifecycle: design, code, review, test, integration, debugging, deployment, and maintenance of high performance and scalable software.\nSuccessfully take tasks from beginning to end with little direct supervision, using strong organization, planning, and prioritization skills.\nDemonstrate excellent teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with other teams and stakeholders in a dynamic and geographically distributed team environment.\nChampion best practices to improve code quality, such as integration and unit testing, static analysis, and documentation.\nAbility to work on-site at IDT’s facilities or travel to customer sites on a limited, as-needed basis. \nSkills, Knowledge & Expertise\n Who You Are (Required):\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent full-time professional experience.\n8+ years of full-time professional experience.\nPractical engineering experience with Java, C#, Kotlin, or Scala.\nExperience building scalable, distributed service-oriented software solutions utilizing modern frameworks and design patterns.\nAbility to travel up to 10% of the time as needed.\n What Makes You Stand Out:\nStrong knowledge of web protocols and standards (HTTP, REST, OAuth) and their application in a microservice architecture, especially in the context of a modern framework such as Spring or Quarkus.\nWorking knowledge of developing software on Linux operating systems, especially with hands-on knowledge of networking fundamentals, protocols, and standards (TCP/IP, TLS, DNS).\nExperience with industry-standard DevOps tooling, such as Maven or Gradle, Jenkins, and Git.\nExperience with containerized software deployment and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.\nExperience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, particularly interfacing with a database using technologies such as JDBC, JPA, or Hibernate.\nExperience with the frontend portion of full stack development - Javascript or Typescript with modern frameworks and build systems, such as React, Redux, and Webpack.\nExperience with virtualization technologies.\nExperience with designing and architecting software systems that meet requirements and maintenance living documentation of system designs.\nStrong troubleshooting and debugging skills.\nDesire to identify, learn, and apply new software technologies.\n\nIf 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.\n\nPay Range*: $135,000 - $231,000 or $164,000 - $273,000\nThis 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.\nJob Benefits\n Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):\nIDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. 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