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, in the IT industry.

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

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Position Overview

The Software Engineer will design, build, and maintain modern full‑stack web applications hosted in Microsoft Azure to support the operations of the confidential client. This role delivers applications, integrations, and data solutions used by business stakeholders while collaborating with shared-services and engineering teams on shared platforms, standards, and reusable components.

A defining element of this role is day‑to‑day use of AI in the software‑development workflow. You will leverage agentic AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code) to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and embed AI capabilities into the products you build.

This position is well suited to an early‑career full‑stack engineer (approx. 2–4 years) who wants greater ownership and visibility in AI‑assisted software delivery. The role is onsite in Calverton, MD.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain full‑stack web applications hosted on Microsoft Azure.
• Build responsive, accessible front‑end interfaces with React.
• Implement back‑end services, APIs, and integrations using Python and/or Java.
• Model, query, and manage data using Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Fabric.
• Use Claude Code and comparable AI development tools to speed development and raise code quality.
• Integrate AI capabilities into business applications to drive operational efficiency.
• Maintain and modernize legacy reporting assets (including Crystal Reports tied to Spectrum).
• Partner directly with business users on‑site to gather requirements and deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions.
• Follow source control, CI/CD, and documentation best practices; contribute to an engineering culture that values code quality and security.
• Collaborate with shared‑services teams on standards, security, and platform initiatives.

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What You’ll Bring (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• 2–4 years professional experience in full‑stack web application development.
• Proficiency with React for front‑end development.
• Strong professional experience with Python or Java; working knowledge of the other is strongly preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Fabric.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Azure services (Azure App Service, Functions, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure AI Foundry/Azure OpenAI Service, Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions, Microsoft Entra ID).
• Hands‑on experience with Claude Code or comparable agentic AI coding tools (Cursor, Copilot agents, etc.) and readiness to adopt these tools immediately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

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Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Experience building reports and dashboards in Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience maintaining or modernizing Crystal Reports (Spectrum platform a plus).
• Exposure to additional AI development frameworks and patterns.
• Interest in or exposure to the AEC / MEP industries.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to balance multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $90,000 to $110,000 per year (commensurate with experience).
• Eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus (determined by role, individual, and company performance; not guaranteed).
• Health & welfare: company‑paid medical, dental, vision; prescription drug coverage; accident & sickness benefits; basic group life and AD&D.
• Time off: comprehensive Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
• Financial: 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• No visa sponsorship available for this position.

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Workplace & Location

• Onsite role based in Calverton, MD (Calverton, Maryland 20705). Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available.

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Reasonable Accommodations & EEO

If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please notify the recruiter or hiring contact. The confidential client and Careertakes are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.

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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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