About Careertakes

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About the Role

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Software Developer I to contribute to design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise and system-level software used in advanced surveillance and aerospace systems. The role supports the full software development lifecycle and requires close collaboration with domain experts, users, and engineering teams.

Location: Poway, CA (worksite in Poway). Employment type: Full-Time, hourly.

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What You’ll Do

• Determine user requirements and translate them into software specifications
• Design implementation plans that define language, platform, and resource needs
• Write, test, document, and maintain code for end-user, system-level, and data-management applications
• Deploy and support applications across the broader computing environment with cross-platform compliance
• Debug and update code to maintain performance and security
• Participate in planning for future applications and improvements driven by new technologies
• Communicate progress, issues, and technical decisions to peers, users, and management
• Maintain strict confidentiality when working with sensitive information
• Follow established safety and security procedures; perform other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements (candidates who meet most of these will be competitive):

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field — or equivalent technical experience
• Basic understanding of software development concepts, principles, and life cycle
• Proficiency in C and C++
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn new concepts quickly
• Good written and verbal communication skills; able to document and present technical results
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work extended hours as needed
• Willingness to work in a classified environment and ability to obtain and maintain DoD clearance (desired)
• U.S. citizenship is required for certain positions

Preferred/asset qualifications:

• Experience with software testing, debugging, and deployment in enterprise environments
• Familiarity with secure development practices and documentation standards

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Compensation & Additional Details

• Pay range: $69,500 — $116,375 per year
• Employment type: Full-Time (Hourly)
• Experience level: Entry-Level (0–2 years)
• Travel: 0%–25% (as required)
• Relocation assistance: No
• Clearance: Ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance desired (Secret)
• US citizenship: Required for certain roles; verify during screening

Confidential Client is committed to equitable hiring and will consider qualified applicants from all backgrounds. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please raise this with the recruiter.

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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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