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, IT.

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

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Role Overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is seeking motivated entry-level Java Developers with interest in Spring Boot, microservices, and AI-related work. This is a full-time opportunity based in Austin, TX for early-career engineers or career changers who want hands-on project experience, mentor-led training, and coaching to accelerate placement into production-facing roles.

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What You’ll Do

• Contribute to backend services using Java and Spring Boot in a microservices architecture
• Implement features, write unit and integration tests, and participate in code reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, QA, data scientists/ML engineers) to deliver AI-enabled features
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects in development and staging environments
• Participate in design discussions and help refine system design and API contracts
• Learn and apply best practices for CI/CD, containerization, and observability

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Who We’re Looking For (Required)

• Recent graduates (BS/MS) in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or related fields OR professionals transitioning into software engineering
• Basic working knowledge of Java and object-oriented programming
• Familiarity with Spring Boot or similar Java frameworks
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices concepts
• Fundamental knowledge of data structures and algorithms (LeetCode-style practice is a plus)
• Good problem-solving skills and willingness to learn on the job
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in team settings
• Authorized to work in the U.S.; applicants with any visa status are welcome to apply (see note below)

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Exposure to Python, ML libraries, or data engineering concepts
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Familiarity with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL)
• Internship or project experience building end-to-end applications
• Open-source contributions, personal projects, or real-world project work demonstrating delivery

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Employment type: Full time
• Estimated base salary: $112,886 per year (estimated, provided by source)
• Benefits and perks vary by client — will be communicated during the interview process

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Location & Work Model

• Onsite / Austin, TX (local candidates preferred). Specific work model (onsite, hybrid, remote) will be confirmed by Confidential Client during the hiring process.

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Additional Notes

• This role is intended to place early-career engineers into production-facing roles; training, mentoring, and interview coaching are commonly part of the placement process.
• Resume submissions may be shared with Confidential Client and the Careertakes platform network for consideration for this and other matched roles. If you do not want your resume shared, please do not submit.
• All visa types and U.S. citizens are encouraged to apply. Employment eligibility will be confirmed per U.S. law during hiring.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.