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, Engineering.

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

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What You’ll Do

• Develop, test, and maintain software that supports the Unified Video (UV) platform and related applications such as the Feed Management Portal (FMP) and NetOps.
• Assist in building backend services and automation using Node.js and Python.
• Work with PostgreSQL-backed systems; write and maintain SQL for application needs.
• Support software deployment, configuration management, and CI/CD automation.
• Troubleshoot defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes to improve reliability.
• Contribute to security updates and vulnerability remediation efforts.
• Participate in code reviews, automated testing, and Agile team ceremonies.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to modernize legacy components and implement new features.
• Maintain technical documentation and share knowledge with the team.
• Continuously learn new tools and best practices to improve team efficiency and software quality.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience with object-oriented programming from coursework, internships, personal projects, or professional roles.
• Experience with one or more modern languages (JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, or C++).
• Familiarity with Git and standard software development practices.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, research, or project experience building software applications.
• Comfortable working in Linux environments and using command-line tools.
• Exposure to Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, Docker, and/or Kubernetes.
• Basic understanding of REST APIs, SQL databases, and software testing principles.
• Familiarity with GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible).
• Experience using AI-assisted developer tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.) to accelerate learning and productivity.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, eagerness to learn, and ability to work in a collaborative Agile team.

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Compensation & Location

This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Ashburn, VA (worksite per the confidential client). Cubic pay guidance listed in the original posting: $40.00 - $44.00 per hour + benefits. Final pay offers depend on experience, skills, and other factors. Limited travel may be required.

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Why You’ll Like Working With Our Client

• Work on mission-focused Full Motion Video (FMV) and Unified Video systems that improve operational capabilities.
• Hands-on opportunities to modernize infrastructure and implement automation.
• Collaborative team environment with mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Access to learning opportunities and modern development workflows and tools.

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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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