About Careertakes

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

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Overview

Join the confidential client's Elevate program as a Junior Dojo Champion — an entry-level, full-time DevOps/technology enablement role with focused technical training, mentorship, and hands-on experience driving adoption of modern delivery patterns. This is a hybrid position in Michigan (1–2 days onsite), hourly pay: $30/hr.

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What You’ll Receive

• Full-time, entry-level IT role (40 hours/week)
• Structured technical training (80–100 hours) tailored to the role’s technology stack
• Professional development sessions to strengthen communication and business acumen
• Ongoing mentorship and pairing with experienced coaches
• Opportunity for extension or conversion to permanent employment

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Job Function

As a Dojo Champion you’ll help teams and individuals absorb and adopt new software delivery patterns and tools. Domains may include AI, test automation, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, feature-flag-driven development (e.g., LaunchDarkly), observability (OpenTelemetry), and flow-based continuous improvement. The specific domain may change over time; the core skill is enabling change and learning at scale.

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Key Responsibilities

• Champion adoption of new technology and delivery practices across teams
• Support transformation initiatives in areas such as AI, test automation, CI/CD (GitHub Actions), Kubernetes, feature flag management, and observability
• Participate in Dojo learning experiences, coaching circles, and communities of practice
• Shadow and learn from experienced coaches and domain experts (coaching, facilitation, engagement techniques)
• Design and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and learning circles
• Create psychologically safe environments that encourage experimentation and continuous improvement
• Help teams translate new concepts into day-to-day workflows to embed new practices
• Gather stakeholder and participant feedback to measure adoption and improve programs
• Build cross-organizational relationships to connect people with relevant learning opportunities

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What We’re Looking For

• Technical foundation in Computer Science, Information Systems, AI, UX/UI, or equivalent (Bachelors/Masters, bootcamp, or self-directed learning)
• 0–1 year professional experience (entry-level)
• General AI literacy
• Curiosity for pattern/systems thinking and change enablement (familiarity with concepts from InnerSource, MinimumCD, Circle3 is a plus)
• Strong communication, facilitation, and a collaborative mindset
• Desire to learn coaching and enablement practices

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Compensation & Work Location

• Pay: $30 per hour
• Employment type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Location: Hybrid in Michigan (1–2 days onsite; exact work location provided by the confidential client)

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Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Dependent Care FSA options
• 401(k) with company match (vesting per plan rules)
• Paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching
• Additional professional development and training resources

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Equal Employment Statement

The confidential client is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

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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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