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, Defense and Space Manufacturing.

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

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Confidential Client is seeking experienced software engineers to design, develop, test, and maintain software that supports defense and mission-critical systems. You will work across the full SDLC with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable software.

• Design, implement, test, and maintain software applications and services based on customer requirements
• Participate in full SDLC: requirements, design, coding, unit/integration testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in one or more languages (see qualifications)
• Conduct and participate in code reviews and automated testing to ensure quality and security
• Integrate software with systems engineering, DevOps, and operations teams for deployment and scalability
• Recommend and implement performance, reliability, and security improvements
• Maintain technical documentation: design specs, runbooks, and system diagrams
• Support version control, release management, and CI/CD pipelines
• Follow security best practices and applicable compliance frameworks (NIST, DoD/IC guidance, RMF)
• Stay current with emerging frameworks, tools, and industry trends

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Required Qualifications

Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Strong programming skills in one or more: Java, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Scala
• Experience with frameworks and platforms such as Spring, .NET, Angular, React, Node.js, Bootstrap
• Proficiency with IDEs and tools (Eclipse, IntelliJ, Visual Studio, VS Code, PyCharm)
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL Server)
• Version control (Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, SVN) and build/automation tools (Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Bamboo)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native development familiarity
• Scripting and automation skills (Bash, PowerShell, Python)
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work on-site with cross-functional teams in a mission-focused environment

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Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as AWS Developer Associate, Microsoft Azure Developer, Security+, CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer)
• Prior experience on defense, intelligence, or other government programs preferred
• Experience applying NIST SP 800-series, DoD STIGs, RMF, or ICD 503 requirements in software development

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Security & Eligibility

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidates must be able to meet and maintain clearance and program eligibility requirements.

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Compensation & Benefits

Confidential Client offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Exact pay is based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity.

• Competitive base salary or hourly pay (based on experience and internal equity)
• Employee referral bonuses (up to $10,000 for eligible referrals) and additional performance-based bonus opportunities (role-dependent)
• Health: multiple medical plan options; 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents (plan availability may vary)
• 100% company-paid dental and vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents
• Income protection: company-paid short- and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance up to specified limits
• Retirement: 401(k) with immediate vesting; company match and non-elective contributions (program specifics vary)
• Paid time off: up to 20 days flexible PTO plus paid floating holidays; flexible work schedules where program- and contract-permit

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Location & Work Type

• Work location: Annapolis Junction, MD (On-site)
• This is an on-site role supporting defense and national-security programs.

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How We Evaluate Candidates

Careertakes applies best practices used by third-party recruiters: role-based screening, skills and clearance verification, and structured interviewing. Qualified applicants may be matched to additional opportunities through the Careertakes platform. All hiring decisions are made by the client organization.

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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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