About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Information Technology (IT).

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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an Analyst I — Software Engineering to partner with business stakeholders and technical teams to deliver secure, reliable software solutions. This remote-friendly role (Connecticut-based candidates preferred) supports an ITAR-compliant account and contributes across requirements analysis, design, and production support.

• Serve as a bridge between business users, product owners, developers, and QA.
• Gather and document clear project goals, user stories, and Software Requirement Specifications (SRS).
• Analyze existing architectures to find performance, security, and reliability improvements.
• Translate technical concepts into clear, actionable language for non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in design and code reviews to enforce technical standards and quality.
• Coordinate defect triage and work with QA to track, reproduce, and resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot production incidents and collaborate to implement fixes and preventive measures.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with programming or query languages such as SQL, Python, Java, or C#.
• Familiarity with database management and basic software architecture concepts.
• Strong problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Typically 0–2 years relevant experience (the role may also be filled at a more senior analyst level requiring 3–5+ years).

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Preferred / Helpful Experience

• Prior experience in an Agile team or working with user stories and SRS documentation.
• Exposure to code review processes and defect tracking tools.
• Knowledge of security best practices and performance optimization approaches.
• Experience supporting sensitive or regulated environments (e.g., ITAR).

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Location, Compliance & Work Authorization

• This role supports an ITAR-compliant client account. Candidates MUST be legal U.S. citizens and able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants must be physically located on U.S. soil (Puerto Rico is not exempt for this account) and reside within the continental United States.
• This position is TELECOMMUTE (remote-friendly) but with the residency and citizenship restrictions described above.
• Candidates must be able to pass background checks and a drug test as part of the hiring process.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Reasonable estimated compensation range: $50,500 — $93,800 per year (actual pay will depend on experience, skills, and other job-related factors).
• Full-time hires are eligible for a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement savings, paid holidays and time off, and employee wellness programs.
• Confidential Client promotes a culture of learning, inclusion, and career growth.

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Why Join Confidential Client

• Work on mission-critical systems for large public- and private-sector customers.
• Opportunity to develop end-to-end software and systems experience — from requirements and design through code review and production support.
• Join a team that values inclusion, continuous learning, and collaboration.

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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.

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