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, Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, Technology, Information and Internet.

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

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Role Overview

This is a 12-week, paid internship on a GovCloud-focused engineering team. The Confidential Client is hiring a Software Engineer intern (Security/Government) to help build and maintain cloud-native services and product onboarding experiences for high-compliance environments. You will work with senior engineers on production systems where availability, security, and compliance are priorities.

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What You’ll Do

• Contribute to team-defined designs and architecture to implement cloud-native services and resilient infrastructure.
• Build product onboarding experiences and features for GovCloud environments with a focus on security and compliance.
• Write, test, and maintain code using industry-standard practices; participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineers to ensure high availability and operational excellence.
• Use telemetry and metrics to monitor systems and drive reliability improvements.
• Learn from mentors, participate in technical training, and present your work to stakeholders.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline (bachelor’s level preferred).
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming/design, algorithms, and data structures.
• Practical coding experience and strong CS fundamentals.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly (written and verbal).
• Must be located in North America at the time of employment.
• This role requires U.S. citizenship (U.S. born or naturalized), no dual citizenship, and the ability to meet government/customer screening standards, including Criminal Justice Information Services screening with fingerprint scan.
• You agree to complete a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) for a Moderate Public Trust position and any other clearances required for the role.
• Citizenship will be verified using two REAL ID Act documents (examples: U.S. Passport, Passport Card, REAL Driver’s License, Global Entry Card, U.S. Government CAC/PIV).

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Nice to Have

• Coursework in SQL and relational database concepts.
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript and related frameworks.
• Working knowledge of HTML and web technologies; familiarity with both front-end and back-end languages.
• Experience using telemetry, metrics, and observability tooling to drive operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements.

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Compensation, Duration & Location

• Duration: 12-week internship (fixed-term / temporary, INTERN).
• Pay: Typical base pay range is $43 - $52 per hour (base salary only; excludes bonuses, equity, or benefits).
• Location: Bellevue, WA (on-site / GovCloud work requiring US citizenship and background checks).
• Employment: Paid intern position through the Confidential Client (via Careertakes).

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Perks & Development

• Mentorship from experienced engineers and access to engineering-specific training.
• Onboarding and structured professional development workshops.
• Executive speaker series, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and volunteer time off.
• Ongoing recruiter support and opportunities for further matched roles via Careertakes.

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Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, request one through the client’s accommodations channel. Careertakes and the Confidential Client will comply with applicable laws to provide reasonable accommodations.

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Key Compliance Notes

• The role supports U.S. federal, state, and/or local government customers; strict citizenship and screening requirements apply and will be verified as described above.
• Careertakes and the Confidential Client follow all applicable U.S. employment and non-discrimination laws in each state where this job is posted.
• AI tools may be used to help review applications; humans will make final hiring decisions.

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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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