Frontend Developer

About The Role:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Frontend Developer to be part of our Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) team and based out of our San Diego, CA location.

This Software Engineer will work with a fast-paced team of mission-focused engineers to solve some of the Navy's toughest challenges. Initiative, creativity, reliability, efficiency, and teamwork will be required to successfully deliver innovative solutions in this dynamic customer space. The Software Engineer will design, build, test, and deliver innovative, secure, and fully integrated software solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD) .

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 San Diego, CA location.

Department
Engineering
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
San Diego, CA
Address
2750 Womble Road, San Diego, Suite 200, California, 92106
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Workplace type
Hybrid
Compensation
$90,000 - $184,000 / year

Key Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

• Serve primarily as a frontend developer, helping design, integrate, troubleshoot, test, deliver and update software code in various languages and document associated architectures, processes, procedures and techniques to operate and sustain end items.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams of software, systems, integration, information, production and test engineers and subject matter experts to understand requirements, workflows, and develop front-and-back-end features and architecture.
• Adhere to government and industry security, reliability, and performance standards; apply orthodox programming paradigms; interpret and apply DoD and industry standards; and participate in peer reviews, configuration, design, and performance reviews.
• Apply common tools, approaches and best engineering practices. Assist with building, maintaining, and troubleshooting Jenkins pipelines for software deployment; integrating third-party and externally developed software into a container runtime environment; configuring, adapting, and validating software components to operate correctly within a Kubernetes environment; integrating with internal systems and third-party applications; and assisting with containerization, configuration management, and customization of vendor or open-source software.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Who You Are (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable discipline such as software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, data science, cyber security, mathematics, or aeronautical engineering (or equivalent full-time experience).
• 3+ years of experience as a software developer, specifically:
  • Significant experience using React or modern JavaScript
  • Significant experience with frontend frameworks, control systems and testing
  • Significant experience building and maintaining UI components
  • Using REST APIs and integrating backend services
  • Debugging across environments
  • Understanding of component lifecycle and performance optimization
  
  
  
• Up to 3 years of experience working with the following:
  • Git workflows and collaborating in a team environment
  • Logs and troubleshooting deployed applications
  • Python
  • SQL and relational databases (e.g. Postgres)
  • Linux-based systems command-line usage and file/system permissions
  • Working with APIs on third party services
  
  
  
  
  
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed

What Makes You Stand Out:

• 1+ year experience with one or more of the following:
  • Docker or Podman
  • Kubernetes
  • CI/CD pipelines or deployment workflows
  • NGINX or similar reverse proxies
  • Virtualized environments (VM, KVM, or similar)
  • Understanding of containerized environments
  • Working in restricted or secure environments
  
  
  
  
  
• Additional experience with the following:
  • Scripting for automation (Groovy, Python, Bash, PowerShell)
  • Use DEVSECOPS to streamline software testing and platform deployment
  • Virtualization (VMWare), and containerization.
  • Networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS)
  
  
  
  
• Desire to stay current with industry trends and best practices. Openness to new tools and concepts, showing initiative, innovation and creativity
• Ability to communicate, report and document progress and issues
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations
• Strong analytical abilities, sense of ownership, urgency and drive

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*: $90,000 - $150,000 or $114,000 - $184,000
*Pursuant to California Senate Bill 1162, IDT is required to disclose the "pay scale" or "pay range" associated with a job posting. Notably, however, 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. Click here for additional information about Senate Bill 1162. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.

Job Benefits

Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):
IDT 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. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• 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

EEO Statement:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.

About Innovative Defense Technologies

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company focused on rapidly delivering mission-critical software and systems solutions to the U.S. government. The company specializes in automation, digital engineering, and enabling the rapid integration of advanced capabilities into complex weapon and combat systems. These essential solutions empower the warfighter to field, operate, and sustain decisive capability at speed and scale. At IDT, our employees are developing advanced mission-critical outcomes by consistently delivering high-quality results, fostering innovation, applying rigorous problem-solving, and effectively collaborating across multifaceted teams and stakeholders. Grounded in these competencies, IDT translates complex customer priorities into robust software solutions.

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