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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What You’ll Do

Join a Confidential Client team as a Software Engineering Analyst supporting Government & Public Services clients. This entry-level consulting role combines software engineering with client-facing delivery to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure applications that help public-sector organizations improve mission outcomes.

• Work on end-to-end software development tasks: design, implement, test, and deploy features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, UX, security, cloud) to deliver production-quality code.
• Contribute to code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and development best practices.
• Integrate cloud services and modern frameworks to build scalable, secure solutions.
• Troubleshoot performance, reliability, and security issues; participate in root-cause analysis and remediation.
• Communicate technical approaches clearly to teammates and client stakeholders.
• Support documentation, knowledge transfer, and onboarding activities as projects evolve.

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Responsibilities

• Build and maintain application components using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and client-facing meetings.
• Write automated tests and help maintain CI/CD workflow for frequent, safe deployments.
• Apply secure-coding practices and support efforts to achieve compliance and security requirements.
• Assist with design reviews and contribute to architecture discussions.
• Learn and apply cloud-native patterns (e.g., microservices, serverless) to client solutions.
• Travel to client sites as required (up to ~50% on average).

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Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university (expected graduation by Summer 2027) OR completed a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related major.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Must reside within a commutable distance (approximately 100-mile radius) of the assigned office and be able to commute daily if required.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% depending on client needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at time of employment.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher.
• Internship, project, or coursework experience in software engineering, cloud computing, or related areas.
• Familiarity with code review tools, unit/integration testing, CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI), and container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native development patterns.

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Compensation & Location

• Estimated salary range: $95,000 — $98,000 per year. This range is an estimate and may vary based on location, experience, and other factors.
• Job location: Sacramento, CA (commutable). Must be within a commutable distance of the assigned office.

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Why Apply

• Start a consulting career with hands-on software engineering experience across public-sector clients.
• Rapid learning and growth opportunities through cross-functional teams and diverse client engagements.
• Mentorship, structured development, and a culture that emphasizes technical excellence and continuous improvement.

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Notes on Eligibility & Process

• This is an entry-level opportunity intended for candidates beginning or building a career in software engineering and consulting.
• Recruiting for this role ends on 07/26/2026. Final hiring decisions are made by our client.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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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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