About CareerTakes

CareerTakes is a next-generation AI recruiting platform that connects early-career talent with real roles at established companies across regulated industries.

👉 Important disclosure: CareerTakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT Services and IT Consulting.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the CareerTakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is a temporary/contract Software Engineer role supporting time-bound engineering initiatives for a confidential client. You will deliver scoped technical outcomes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and follow established engineering standards and security practices.

• Design, build, test, and maintain software components and services to meet defined project requirements and timelines
• Implement clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews and documentation
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across development, test, and production environments
• Collaborate with product, infrastructure, and QA teams to clarify requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions
• Follow security, privacy, and data-handling best practices when developing and supporting software
• Provide regular status updates on progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders

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Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience (typical range in the posting: 4–8+ years)
• Experience developing with one or more general-purpose languages such as Python, Java, C/C++, or Go
• Familiarity with version control (Git), unit testing, debugging, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience building or operating scalable services and modern application architectures (microservices, REST/HTTP APIs, event-driven systems)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to deliver scoped work on schedule
• Experience working effectively in distributed teams and remote-friendly environments
• Strong collaboration skills and willingness to learn new tools and approaches
• Product-oriented mindset — able to align technical work with product goals and real-world user needs
• Comfortable using AI-assisted tools as part of the development or hiring process

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with observability, logging, and monitoring tools
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code or automation (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
• Prior contract or consulting experience supporting time-boxed projects

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Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

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Compensation & Pay Transparency

• Base pay range: $90.00/hr — $95.00/hr
• This is the typical base pay range for this role across the U.S.; final offers are based on skills, experience, and other lawful factors.
• Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at 1.5x the base hourly rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, or as required by state or local law.
• This is a temporary/contract opportunity; benefits eligibility and packages (if any) will be discussed by our client and may vary by employment classification and location.

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Location & Work Arrangement

• Primary location: Redmond, WA (local or willing-to-relocate candidates welcome)
• Remote work options may be available depending on business needs and role requirements
• Employment type: Contract / Temporary

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How to Apply

CareerTakes will screen and submit qualified candidates to the confidential client. When you apply, please ensure your resume highlights relevant projects, languages, and systems (e.g., Python/Java/C++/Go, CI/CD, cloud, microservices). Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; contact CareerTakes with any accommodation requests.

By applying, you agree to receive communications about this role and other job-matching updates from CareerTakes or the confidential client. You may opt out of marketing messages at any time.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

CareerTakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.