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 entry-level Software Engineers to contribute across the software development lifecycle on high-impact systems. In this role you will:

• Design, implement, test and maintain software across teams and platforms.
• Work on problems spanning cybersecurity, high-performance computing, data analytics, ML/AI, cryptography, and large-scale platform development.
• Use modern development practices (agile, CI/CD) and tools (containers, orchestration, cloud) to ship reliable systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into robust software designs.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, integration and deployment activities.
• Continuously learn new technologies and apply best practices for secure, high-performance systems.

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Qualifications (Minimum)

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below to be considered:

• Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering. Related degrees (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics) may be considered if transcript shows a concentration in foundational CS areas: algorithms; computer architecture (not network architecture); programming methodologies and languages; data structures; logic and computation; and advanced mathematics (calculus, discrete mathematics).
• Entry-level: Bachelor’s degree with no prior experience qualifies. An Associate’s degree plus 2 years of relevant hands-on software development experience may be considered.
• Relevant experience (coursework or hands-on) in software development processes: requirements analysis, software design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment and maintenance.
• Applicants must upload transcripts from all schools attended to their Candidate Profile prior to applying (unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this stage).

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Preferred Skills & Technologies

The ideal candidate will have interest or experience in one or more of the following:

• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, operating systems and computer architecture.
• Proficiency in languages such as C/C++, Python and Java.
• Experience or familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS), containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes) and CI/CD.
• Exposure to web frameworks (Angular, React) and big-data tooling (PySpark, PIG).
• Knowledge or interest in cryptography (symmetric/asymmetric schemes, hashes, digital signatures) and secure communications (TLS/SSL).
• Familiarity with SIEM, IDS, vulnerability assessment tools, and security standards (NIST, OWASP, ISO 27001).
• Mathematical background (linear algebra, probability, discrete math, number theory) is a plus.
• Strong collaboration, communication and problem-solving skills.

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Why You’ll Like This Role

• Work across a broad tech stack and pick specialties (cloud, security, HPC, ML/AI, cryptography).
• Opportunity to make meaningful impact on critical national systems and large-scale software.
• Mentorship and professional growth in a highly technical environment that values continuous learning.

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Location, Employment Type & Salary

• Location: Fort George G Meade, MD (on-site requirements apply per team).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Estimated salary: $134,840 per year (estimated). Actual compensation may vary based on role, team, and candidate qualifications.

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Additional Requirements & Notes

• This is an entry/developmental-level position. Tools, platforms and responsibilities will vary by team.
• A strong commitment to security best practices and responsible handling of sensitive data is required.
• Transcripts from all schools attended must be uploaded to your Candidate Profile prior to applying (unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this stage).
• The posting follows applicable U.S. hiring laws; if you have questions about accommodations or the process, contact Careertakes.

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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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