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 services & technical training (software development and staffing).

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 recruiting entry-level Java developers and early-career data-focused engineers for full-time placements. This role is ideal for candidates who have some technical exposure (helpdesk, QA, production support, or IT operations) and are ready to build a practical developer portfolio and interview skills.

You will:

• Work on hands-on projects using Core Java and Spring Boot to build RESTful services.
• Learn and apply object-oriented design, collections, and data structures.
• Write and run unit/integration tests and follow test-driven practices.
• Use Git for source control; participate in code reviews and CI/CD workflows.
• Interact with SQL databases and build queries to support application features.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application code with mentor guidance.
• Prepare for interviews with a focus on system design, tradeoffs, complexity, and real-world engineering communication.

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Responsibilities

• Develop Java-based web services using Spring Boot and related libraries.
• Implement REST APIs and integrate with relational databases (SQL).
• Collaborate with peers in an Agile environment; participate in sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Maintain clean, documented code and follow secure coding practices.
• Complete assigned project milestones that serve as portfolio evidence for hiring.
• Participate in interview prep sessions to articulate technical decisions and tradeoffs.

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Required Qualifications

• Practical programming knowledge in Java or C++ (coursework, projects, or on-the-job).
• Basic understanding of OOP, collections, and common data structures & algorithms (DSA).
• Familiarity with REST APIs, SQL, and version control (Git).
• Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn modern developer tooling.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. for on-site or client placement roles.

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Preferred (but not required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
• Coursework or projects in Spring Boot, web development, or backend systems.
• Exposure to DevOps practices (CI/CD), containers (Docker), or basic cloud concepts.
• Interest or experience in data roles (data analyst, data engineer, data scientist) or machine learning.
• Internship, open-source contributions, or personal projects demonstrating practical coding ability.

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Training, Career Support & Placement

Confidential Client provides a structured program combining technical training, hands-on projects, and interview preparation to help you transition into developer or data roles. Projects and interview coaching are designed to close the gap between ticketing/support experience and hiring expectations for software engineering positions.

Estimated placement outcomes from past program participants include offers in a broad range of tech employers with reported offers commonly in the mid-to-high five-figure range. Past listings on this posting show an estimated annual figure of $101,355 (estimate only; actual offers vary by role and location).

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Compensation & Schedule

• Employment type: Full-time
• Estimated compensation (from source): $101,355 per year — listed as an estimate and not a guaranteed offer.

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Candidate Data & Resume Sharing

Confidential Client and Careertakes may share submitted resumes with hiring teams and program partners for current and future opportunities. If you prefer not to be included in external databases, please indicate this in your application materials.

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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.