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, Technology / IT 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

This is an entry-level backend / Java developer role supporting internal and client-facing projects for a confidential client in Phoenix, AZ. You will work on backend services and collaborate with engineers, QA, and product teams to deliver reliable, tested software.

• Contribute to backend development using Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot).
• Implement and consume REST APIs and microservices.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing.
• Work with containerization and CI/CD tools (Docker, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across development, staging, and production environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Maintain documentation for services, APIs, and deployment steps.

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Qualifications

Minimum qualifications we look for in successful candidates:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field — or equivalent project/work experience.
• Hands-on experience or coursework with core Java.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) concepts.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and basic web technologies (HTTP, JSON).
• Strong problem-solving ability and eagerness to learn.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.; the confidential client may provide immigration support (see Additional Details).

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

These skills will help you ramp up faster but are not required at application:

• Spring Boot, microservices architecture.
• Docker, Kubernetes (K8s) or other container orchestration exposure.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub.
• Front-end or full-stack exposure: JavaScript, basic front-end frameworks.
• Familiarity with Python, data tooling, or machine learning fundamentals (helpful for hybrid roles).
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI), Databricks, TensorFlow, NLP or text-mining concepts.

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Role Details

• Employment type: Full-time.
• Location: Phoenix, AZ (on-site or hybrid per confidential client requirements).
• Estimated compensation: $114,345 per year (estimated figure from source; actual offer may vary).
• This is an entry-level role; recent graduates, career-changers, and candidates with project experience are encouraged to apply.
• No third-party agency or C2C submissions.

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Why Candidates Join

• Opportunity to build foundational backend skills (Java, Spring Boot, microservices).
• Exposure to modern dev tooling (Docker, CI/CD) and production workflows.
• Career-path opportunities into full-stack, data, or machine learning roles depending on skills and interest.
• The confidential client may provide assistance or guidance for STEM OPT, H-1B, and green card processes for eligible candidates.

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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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