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, Government & Public Services (IT).

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

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Position overview

Confidential Client is seeking entry-level Software Engineering Analysts to join a Government & Public Services IT practice in Rosslyn, VA. This role is focused on designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure applications that support public-sector clients. The position is full-time, permanent, and intended for candidates starting or building a career in software engineering and consulting.

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What You’ll Do

As a Software Engineering Analyst, you will:

• Apply software engineering fundamentals to design, develop, test, and maintain applications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (product, UX, data, operations) to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Contribute to code reviews, automation, and CI/CD practices to improve reliability and delivery speed.
• Integrate cloud-native and other emerging technologies to meet client requirements.
• Help ensure performance, security, and user-focused design in delivered solutions.
• Participate in problem-solving for complex business challenges and support transformation initiatives for public-sector clients.

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Key responsibilities

• Produce clean, well-tested code and documentation.
• Participate in peer reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes where applicable.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement fixes in a timely manner.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to team members and stakeholders.
• Support multiple tasks and deadlines across project workstreams.

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Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university and expected to graduate by Fall 2026, or hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related program.
• 3.0 cumulative GPA minimum.
• Ability to reside within a commutable distance of the assigned Rosslyn, VA office (example: ~100-mile radius) and commute daily if required.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% on average, depending on client needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• At least 18 years of age at time of employment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on teams.

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Preferred qualifications

• 3.4 cumulative GPA preferred.
• Internship, coursework, or project experience in software development, cloud, or related engineering work.
• Familiarity with modern programming languages, cloud platforms, and development tooling.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and initiative.

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Team & environment

You will work within a Government & Public Services practice that serves government agencies, higher education, nonprofit, and other public-sector organizations. Teams operate across strategy, operations, technology, and transformation engagements, offering opportunities to build specialized expertise while learning from experienced practitioners.

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Compensation & logistics

• Employment type: Full-time, Permanent.
• Estimated salary range: $95,000 to $98,000 per year. This range is provided by Confidential Client and reflects a variety of factors (experience, skills, location differential); final pay offers depend on individual qualifications and business needs.
• Recruiting for this role runs through 2026-09-23 (candidates should verify current posting status).
• This role may require regular travel and on-site presence; some assignments may vary based on client and project.

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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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