Frontend Software Engineer
Innovative Defense Technologies

Description

Background Information:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems for the US Department of Defense (DOD) and commercial customers, is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Team to be based in our Mt. Laurel, NJ, or Arlington, VA offices. The Frontend Software Engineer will work with senior leadership and a fast-paced team of mission-focused AI and Machine Learning (AIML) engineers to solve some of our customers' toughest challenges. Initiative, creativity, reliability, and efficient teamwork will be required to successfully deliver innovative solutions in this dynamic customer space.

Overview:

We are looking for a Frontend Software Engineer to improve our customers' user experience with our AIML-focused capabilities as part of our web-based enterprise-level software solutions. The Engineer will take the designs created by User Experience and Interface (UI/UX) Designers and help architect and implement various applications and capabilities using a mix of TypeScript, React, CSS, and more.

All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborate with team members and in-organization stakeholders
• Review designs created by UI/UX designers for feasibility and clarifications
• Implement efficient, reusable UIs and components using React and TypeScript
• Ensure adherence to web-based application standards, security practices, and performance
• Maintain product cohesiveness with necessary additions and/or enhancements
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of industry standards and any advancements in technology
• Create prototypes, mockups, and/or staging sites for stakeholder review and feedback

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS in a relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in creating and implementing frontend applications using web-based solutions

Required Skills:

• Experience with TypeScript or JavaScript
• Experience with React
• Experience with REST APIs and optimization of data for performance
• Understanding of web-based protocols, standards, practices, and concepts such as HTTPS, TLS, Cookies, CORS, Web Sockets, JWT, and OAuth
• Ability to prioritize and manage several milestones and projects efficiently
• Account for challenges using problem-solving skills and seek to optimize performance
• Ability to travel approximately 5%

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in Agile software development processes
• Experience or knowledge working within a collaborative CI/CD development environment
• Some familiarity with AI/ML and statistical analysis use cases
• Experience creating wireframes to conceptualize software requirements and use cases
• Some experience using deployment platforms such as Kubernetes and Docker
• Experience with CSS/SCSS/SASS/LESS
• Familiarity with Protobuf and/or gRPC

Competencies:

• Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations
• Excellence in technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts
• Be capable of working independently, but thrive in a team environment
• Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

EEO Statement:

Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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