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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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Full-Stack Software Developer to join a team building and modernizing mission-critical web applications for U.S. government operations. You will work across the stack—front end, back end, and data stores—to deliver secure, reliable software in an Agile environment.

• Design, build, and maintain full-stack web applications using Angular (TypeScript/JavaScript) and Spring Boot (Java).
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs to integrate front-end applications with backend services and enterprise systems.
• Design, query, and maintain application data stores using PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle, or similar databases.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain application infrastructure using AWS cloud services.
• Build responsive, accessible user interfaces that meet usability standards.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure reliability and maintainability.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle: requirements review, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Follow cybersecurity and secure data-handling practices required for government systems.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, code reviews) and collaborate with senior engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Foundational experience with Angular and Java/Spring Boot — coursework, internships, or personal projects accepted.
• Understanding of RESTful API design and full-stack application architecture.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle, or similar).
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services.
• Experience or familiarity with unit and integration testing practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• U.S. citizenship required for this federal program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP background investigation (candidates may begin with a limited investigation).

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Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

• Coursework or project experience with microservice architectures.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Git, Jira, or similar development and issue-tracking tools.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team environment.

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Location & Work Schedule

• Hybrid role based in Broadlands, VA.
• Onsite attendance is required four days per week during the first year and as mission needs require.
• Primarily office-based, with occasional flexibility to support changing project priorities.

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Compensation

• Salary range: $99,000 – $164,000 per year (reported for this role).
• Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package (details provided during the hiring process).

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Additional Information

• Candidates may be subject to pre-employment screening and background checks required for access to sensitive government systems.
• The duties and responsibilities described above are representative but not exhaustive; Confidential Client may modify responsibilities as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations are available on request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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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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