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 / Engineering (Defense & Intelligence).

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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring Software/Web Developers across levels (Entry → SME) to support mission-critical intelligence and defense software. Work will span front-end, back-end, integrations, and system architecture depending on level. Typical responsibilities include:

• Entry-level

  • Assist with small feature development, website updates, and bug fixes following established standards.
  • Perform basic testing (unit/regression) and report defects.
  • Maintain technical documentation and help desk-style troubleshooting for non-technical users.
  • Participate in daily stand-ups, code reviews, and pair programming to accelerate learning.

• Junior

  • Implement front-end and back-end features; contribute to design and testing.
  • Analyze production support issues and apply bug fixes.
  • Work with designers to realize UI/UX intent and document features.

• Mid-level

  • Translate business requirements into robust, secure web and mobile features.
  • Build and consume RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
  • Lead testing (unit, integration, UAT) and resolve complex production issues.
  • Mentor junior engineers and estimate work items.

• Senior

  • Design and operate resilient front-end and back-end architectures prioritizing scalability and security.
  • Establish engineering standards for code quality, deployment, and performance.
  • Lead cross-functional efforts and provide technical direction during incidents.

• Subject Matter Expert (SME)

  • Architect microservices-based, fault-tolerant systems and define interoperability standards.
  • Oversee high-impact code reviews and integrate advanced tooling (including AI-assisted workflows).
  • Provide program-level technical leadership, budgeting input, and executive reporting.
  • Drive security and compliance practices across the development lifecycle.

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What We’re Looking For

All candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

• Entry-level: foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and familiarity with version control (Git). Degree/experience options listed below.
• Junior: front-end fundamentals (HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript) plus basic server-side exposure (Node.js, Python, PHP, Ruby). Familiar with SQL and REST APIs.
• Mid-level: proficiency with modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, Angular), back-end stacks (Node.js, Python, PHP, Ruby), DB design (Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB), CI/CD, and containerization (Docker).
• Senior: mastery of JS/TS frameworks (React, Next.js, Angular), TypeScript, advanced back-end development (Python/Node/Go/Java), cloud experience (AWS/GCP/Azure), and microservices architecture.
• SME: deep expertise across full stack, system integration (REST/GraphQL), container orchestration (Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and technical leadership/communication at scale.

Education/experience tiers (examples):

• High School/GED + progressive years of experience (varies by level)
• Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD accepted per level-equivalency guidelines

Soft skills:

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative, proactive, and committed to code quality and security best practices.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Reasonable estimated pay range (U.S.): $89,600 — $204,000 per year. Final salary depends on experience, level, and location.
• Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, parental leave, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.
• Confidential Client offers benefits on day one for eligible hires.

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Location & Clearance

• Primary work location: Arlington/Fort Myer area (hybrid model typically available).
• Must have and maintain active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph — this is required for consideration.
• All offers contingent on successful background investigation as required for the assigned work.

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Why Work Through Careertakes

• Careertakes is a trusted third-party recruiting platform. We present qualified candidates to Confidential Client using best-practice screening and transparent guidance.
• Applying via Careertakes gives you access to other matched opportunities and a recruiter who can help position your background for multiple roles across the Confidential Client’s programs.
• We follow U.S. hiring laws and provide clear communication throughout the process.

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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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