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

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About the Role

Confidential client is hiring a Software Engineer II to join a Digital Architecture team in Nashua, NH. The team builds backend services, automated data pipelines, and microservice-based platforms that manage engineering and project data. You will design, implement, test, and maintain reliable, reusable software components and help deliver solutions that meet customer needs.

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What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain backend services and automated data pipelines.
• Build reusable, maintainable code and participate in design and code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teammates and partner teams to gather requirements and deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Communicate technical decisions, project status, dependencies, and risks clearly to stakeholders.
• Take ownership of projects from design through delivery and ongoing operation.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide direct support to customers.

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Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with at least one modern programming language (Python, Java, C++, C#, Go, or JavaScript).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building distributed systems, backend services, and data pipelines.
• Familiarity with databases, messaging systems, automated testing, and CI/CD.
• Experience with microservice architecture, gRPC, and Protocol Buffers is a plus.
• Comfortable working in an Agile development environment and demonstrating ownership to deliver results.

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Work Model & Schedule

• Hybrid role based in Nashua, NH (combination of onsite and remote work required).
• Option to work a 9/80 schedule where applicable.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: $79,365 - $134,921.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; HSA options; 401(k) plan; disability and life insurance; employee assistance program; paid time off and holidays; parental and other statutory leaves; and other company programs and incentives.
• Note: Salary is based on market pay structures. Final pay is determined by candidate experience, skills, education, local market, and internal equity.

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Security & Clearance

• This role requires eligibility to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance. Applicants must be able to meet clearance requirements.

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About Our Client

Confidential client operates in Defense and Space Manufacturing and develops mission-focused solutions across air, land, maritime, space, and cyber domains. The organization prioritizes performance, collaboration, and innovation to deliver technologies that support national security and make a meaningful impact.

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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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