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, 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

As an Associate Software Engineer with Confidential Client you will join an Agile team building modern, mission-focused microservices and platform capabilities. Typical responsibilities include:

• Develop microservices and service components under senior guidance
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and contract tests to ensure high code quality
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Work within an Agile/SAFe framework — sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, PI planning
• Use CI/CD pipelines to build, test, and deploy code continuously
• Integrate with RESTful APIs and event-driven messaging systems
• Troubleshoot integration and test issues and support debugging across services
• Document code, design decisions, and technical approaches for team knowledge sharing
• Learn and navigate large, distributed codebases and interface contracts
• Leverage AI-assisted developer tools to increase productivity and accelerate learning

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Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline OR equivalent experience
• 0–2 years professional software development experience
• Proficiency in at least one compiled language (Java or C++)
• Foundational knowledge of object‑oriented design and distributed systems concepts
• Familiarity with microservices architecture patterns
• Experience with version control (Git)
• Experience writing automated tests in CI environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Comfortable working in Agile teams
• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (background investigations will be required)

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Preferred / Desired Qualifications

• Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Python development experience
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
• Knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Experience or coursework involving event-driven architectures or distributed systems
• Interest in aviation systems, safety-critical software, or legacy-system modernization
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (code generation, testing, intelligent debugging)

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Location & Work Model

• Location: Gaithersburg, MD (this posting is for the Gaithersburg location)
• Work model: Hybrid — typically 3 days onsite / 2 days remote. Candidates should live a commutable distance to Gaithersburg, MD.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $57,850 — $104,575 (annual). This range is provided by the client as a guideline; individual pay will depend on role responsibilities, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.
• Benefits: Competitive benefits typically include health & wellness plans, paid leave, retirement options, and income protection (specifics provided by the client).

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Security & Eligibility

• This role supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation. Successful completion of required background investigations is mandatory.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

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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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