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👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Software Development.

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 seeking an early-career Software Engineer II to help design, build, and support scalable cloud and networking solutions. You’ll work across systems and software to deliver reliable, secure services in a collaborative engineering environment.

• Contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of cloud- and network-focused software.
• Troubleshoot production issues across networking, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems.
• Write and maintain automation and tooling (scripting and software) to improve operational reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including product, infrastructure, and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Work with Linux/Unix environments and with cloud platforms such as AWS (and other clouds as needed).
• Participate in architecture and design reviews; help improve engineering practices and observability.

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Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the education/experience combinations below (completed within the past 3 years or expected within the next 12 months):

• Master’s degree — 0 years of professional experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree — 2 years of relevant work experience; or
• Associate’s / apprenticeship / boot camp / certification — 3 years of relevant experience; or
• High school diploma (or equivalent) — 4 years of relevant experience

Additional minimums:

• Foundational knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, and network troubleshooting.
• Experience with AWS and a basic understanding of cloud infrastructure.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Basic software development or scripting skills (Python preferred; Go is a plus).
• Systems-level familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) or on-premises virtualization technologies (KVM, OpenStack).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud networking concepts.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, observability, and scalable design patterns.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and collaboration skills.

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Location & Logistics

• This role is based in Boxborough, MA (onsite or as specified by the client’s local policy).
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States or be eligible per the client’s hiring policies.
• If relocation or remote-work flexibility is available, those details will be shared by the recruiter during screening.

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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation for this position varies by hiring location, market factors, and candidate experience. The recruiter will provide location-specific pay details during the hiring process.

Typical benefits available to U.S. employees include (subject to plan eligibility and client policies):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off and flexible vacation programs
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and additional wellness days
• Short- and long-term disability coverage and basic life insurance
• Eligibility for equity or long-term incentive awards, where applicable

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Why Work with Confidential Client

As part of a global engineering organization focused on cloud and networking, you’ll join a community that values learning and cross-disciplinary collaboration. This role is well-suited for engineers who enjoy both software development and systems-level challenges, and who want to grow technical expertise across cloud, networking, and infrastructure.

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Recruiter Notes (Careertakes)

Careertakes is operating as a third-party recruiter for this opening. Applicants may gain access to additional matched roles through the Careertakes platform. Recruiters will help clarify the role scope, compensation range for Boxborough, MA (if available), and next steps in the hiring process.

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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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