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 System Data Services.

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

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What You’ll Do

The Confidential Client is seeking a hands-on Full Stack Software Engineer to design, build, test, and maintain scalable applications that support mission-critical government programs. You will work on large data sets, implement microservices, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (data scientists, analysts, PMs, hardware engineers).

• Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy new software tools and features.
• Build and extend microservices-based systems using Spring Boot and other modern frameworks.
• Integrate and consume cloud services (AWS) to support scalable, secure platforms.
• Analyze existing applications and recommend improvements for performance, reliability, and usability.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to resolve software/hardware integration issues.
• Produce and update technical documentation: user guides, runbooks, and design docs.
• Provide ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and customer support for deployed systems.
• Work in an Agile environment and participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement opportunities in tooling, processes, and architecture.

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What You’ll Need

Minimum qualifications and required clearances for lawful performance of this role in the United States:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline — OR equivalent combination of education, certifications, training, and relevant work/military experience.
• Experience: 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• Security/Citizenship: Must currently possess Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance. US citizenship is required.
• Technical skills:
  • Strong programming experience in Java and Python; experience with JavaScript is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience building microservices, ideally using Spring Boot.
  • Practical experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native development.
  • Comfortable working on Linux-based systems.
  • Experience with large data sets, configuration management, and observability/monitoring tools.
• Soft skills:
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Effective written and verbal communication for technical documentation and cross-team collaboration.
  • Ability to work independently in an Agile environment and mentor peers when appropriate.

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Compensation, Schedule & Location

• Likely salary range: $93,662 - $107,711 (provided by the Confidential Client). Actual pay will be based on experience, geographic location, and contract requirements and could fall outside this range.
• Employment type: Full-time (40 hours per week).
• Work location: Onsite — Chantilly, VA.
• Travel: None required for routine duties.
• Benefits: The Confidential Client offers comprehensive benefits, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and additional wellness and insurance options (details provided during hiring).

Please note: as part of the hiring process, the Confidential Client may require an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and AI. You may be asked to be on camera during virtual interviews and to authorize collection of biometric data for identity verification and fraud prevention.

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Why This Role Matters

You’ll contribute to mission-focused software that supports government and defense clients. This role is well-suited for engineers who want to build robust, scalable systems, work with large datasets and cloud services, and advance their careers in a security-cleared environment.

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Keywords & Skills (for search/fit)

• Java, Python, JavaScript
• Spring Boot, Microservices
• AWS (cloud development)
• Linux, configuration management
• Full Stack Developer — Chantilly, VA
• TS/SCI with Polygraph (security-cleared roles)

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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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