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, Information Technology & Services.

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

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What You’ll Do

As a Software Engineer (OpenSearch) on a cleared program for our confidential client, you will help design, build, and maintain search and analytics solutions that support mission-critical systems.

• Develop and maintain OpenSearch / Elasticsearch clusters and services.
• Design indexing pipelines and data ingestion workflows for structured and unstructured data.
• Build and optimize search queries, aggregations, and relevance tuning to meet performance and reliability targets.
• Troubleshoot production issues, monitor cluster health, and implement solutions for scale and resiliency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (backend, DevOps, security, program managers) to integrate search functionality into applications.
• Document designs, runbooks, and operational procedures; participate in design reviews and code reviews.
• Follow secure development practices and contribute to continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines.

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements to be considered for this position:

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent technical experience.
• Hands-on experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch (indexing, queries, cluster administration).
• Comfortable working on Linux-based systems and using version control (Git).
• Solid scripting ability (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and troubleshooting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and solid written/verbal communication.
• This is an entry-level to early-career role — candidates with internships, co-ops, or 0–3 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with search relevancy tuning and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with containerization or orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Knowledge of Java, Scala, or other backend languages used with search systems.
• Experience with observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch dashboards).
• Prior work on government or defense contracts is a plus.

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Employment Details & Location

• Employment type: FULL_TIME
• Work location: Onsite in Chantilly, VA (local reporting/onsite access required for cleared work)
• Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required (or ability to obtain and maintain)
• Typical hours: Full-time; may require periodic on-site presence and occasional adjusted schedules to support deployments or incidents.

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Benefits & Culture

Our confidential client offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment with benefits typical for cleared government contractors, such as:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off and federal holidays
• Training and professional development support
• An inclusive workplace that values diversity and secure handling of sensitive information

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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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