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.

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

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Position overview

This is an entry-level, full-time Cloud Software Engineer role supporting mission-critical systems for a confidential client in the IT sector. Candidates must already possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Full-Scope Polygraph to be considered. This role contributes to cloud-based applications, software development lifecycle activities, and ongoing system maintenance.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud-native software solutions.
• Write clean, reliable, and testable code as part of an engineering team.
• Participate in debugging, unit/integration testing, and deployment activities.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code reviews.
• Help troubleshoot production issues and contribute to continuous system improvements.
• Follow secure development practices and adhere to software engineering best practices.

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Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph (TS/SCI-FS Poly). Candidates without this active clearance will not be considered.
• Technical bachelor’s degree (Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related) OR equivalent practical experience.
• 0+ years of professional software development experience (this is an entry-level role).
• Familiarity with at least one programming language commonly used in cloud environments (e.g., Python, Java, C#, Go).
• Understanding of basic cloud concepts (IaaS/PaaS), containers, and version control (Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience or coursework in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Exposure to containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with monitoring/observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Total compensation: $186,000+ per year (as stated by the confidential client).
• Full-time employment with benefits consistent with federal contractor/cleared IT roles (health, retirement, paid time off — actual package details provided during interview/offer).
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within cleared IT programs.

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Location & Clearance

• Work location: Savage, MD (on-site or local cleared-site requirements as determined by the confidential client).
• Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph at time of application.

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About the confidential client

The confidential client is a cleared IT contractor supporting intelligence and national security missions. They focus on delivering reliable, secure software and services that support critical government operations. Careertakes is assisting with recruitment for this role; if selected you will be employed directly by the confidential client.

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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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