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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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Software Engineer to design, build, test, and maintain mission-focused software systems. You will contribute across the full software development lifecycle and work closely with systems engineers, DevOps, and mission stakeholders to deliver secure, high-quality solutions.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and systems based on customer requirements
• Participate in requirements, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance phases of the SDLC
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code across supported languages and platforms
• Conduct and participate in code reviews, unit and integration testing, and troubleshooting to ensure software quality
• Collaborate with systems engineers, DevOps, and stakeholders to integrate software into larger systems and platforms
• Recommend and implement enhancements or optimizations to improve system performance and maintainability
• Ensure software adheres to security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, DoD, RMF, STIGs)
• Maintain technical documentation including design specifications, user guides, and system diagrams
• Support deployment, version control, and configuration management processes
• Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends relevant to defense and space systems

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Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate strong software engineering fundamentals and the ability to work in a secure, mission-driven environment.

• Strong programming experience in one or more of: Java, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Scala
• Experience with modern frameworks and stacks such as Spring, .NET, React, Angular, Node.js, Bootstrap
• Familiarity with IDEs and tools: IntelliJ, Eclipse, Visual Studio, VS Code, PyCharm, NetBeans
• Comfortable with Linux, Unix, Windows, and macOS development environments
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server)
• Proficient with version control systems such as Git (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bamboo, GitLab CI)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with build/automation tools (Maven, Gradle, Ant) and scripting for automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python)
• Understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall)
• Experience with collaboration and issue-tracking tools like JIRA and Confluence
• Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks: NIST SP 800-53, DoD STIGs, RMF, ICD 503

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Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as AWS Developer Associate, Microsoft Azure Developer, Security+, or CKAD
• Prior experience developing software for defense, intelligence community, or other highly regulated environments
• Demonstrated ability to work on multidisciplinary teams supporting complex system integration

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Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret / SCI with Full Scope Polygraph is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this role.

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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive and based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. Benefits highlights include:

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience and role)
• Generous referral bonuses (up to $10,000 for eligible referrals) and additional performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents; multiple plan options (CareFirst, Kaiser, UnitedHealthcare) including HSA-compatible plans
• Income protection: 100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance up to $200,000
• Retirement: 401(k) with immediate vesting — 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective contribution (8% total) with pre-tax and Roth options
• Leave: Up to 20 days flexible PTO and 11 paid floating holidays
• Work-life balance: Flexible schedules, flex time, and compressed work periods (contract/project-dependent)

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Workplace & Other Requirements

• Work type: On-site in Glen Burnie, MD (authoritative job location). Candidates must be able to work on-site as required by the role.
• Citizenship & clearance: U.S. citizenship and active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please notify Careertakes if you need assistance.

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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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