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

This is an Entry-Level Java Developer role (Spring Boot, DevOps) with Data Science / data engineering pathways. The position is for candidates based in Grandview, OH (Grandview, OH). The Confidential Client is hiring entry-level/full-time engineers who want hands-on Java, Spring Boot, REST, SQL and DevOps exposure with guided project work and interview preparation.

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What you’ll do

You’ll join a training-to-hire pipeline that combines hands-on project work, core technical training, and interview preparation to move candidates from support/IT roles or recent graduation into Java developer and data roles.

• Work with Java (core/OOP) and Spring Boot to build RESTful services and integrations
• Learn and apply version control (Git), unit testing, and CI/CD/DevOps practices
• Use SQL for data access; build small data pipelines or analytics tasks
• Complete project-based assignments that demonstrate production-ready skills
• Participate in technical interview prep: systems design basics, debugging, tradeoffs, and complexity analysis
• Optionally explore data-focused tracks (data analysis, ML fundamentals) depending on candidate interest and performance

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Responsibilities

• Complete defined learning modules and project milestones in Java / Spring Boot
• Produce demonstrable code (repositories, tests, documentation) to include in your portfolio
• Collaborate with mentors and engineering peers to iterate on solutions
• Prepare for and participate in job interviews with partners/clients
• Follow secure coding and data-handling practices

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Who should apply (ideal candidate)

This opportunity is optimized for the following backgrounds:

• Recent graduates in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or Statistics (limited work experience welcome)
• IT/QA/helpdesk/support professionals who want to transition into software engineering
• Professionals returning from layoffs or seeking a career switch into in-demand tech stacks
• Candidates with gaps in their resume who can commit to project-based learning and interview prep

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Required / Preferred skills

• Core Java knowledge or experience in another compiled language such as C++ (practical bar for entry)
• Familiarity or willingness to learn Spring Boot and REST API development
• Basic SQL knowledge and comfort running queries
• Version control with Git
• Interest in unit testing and debugging practices
• Willingness to learn DevOps fundamentals (CI/CD) and basic cloud concepts
• Optional but helpful: Python, data analysis, basic ML concepts for data-oriented tracks

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Compensation & employment details

• Employment type: Full time
• Salary range (reported): $78,000 - $127,000 per year
• Location: Grandview, OH (on-site or local-hybrid as applicable per client)
• Note: Salary range is provided per the source listing and may vary by Confidential Client and candidate experience.

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Why this program works

This role is part of a skills-to-hire pathway designed to build the developer stack recruiters and hiring managers expect: hands-on projects, testing and DSA familiarity, and the ability to explain technical tradeoffs. Candidates who complete the program often move into entry-level Java developer, full-stack, DevOps, or data engineering/analyst roles with improved market readiness and interviewing success.

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How Careertakes supports candidates

• Careertakes acts as the third-party recruiting platform facilitating this hiring process
• Applicants may be matched to additional Confidential Client opportunities through the Careertakes platform
• Resume submissions may be shared with hiring teams and partner databases for relevant openings

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Legal & compliance

• This role follows applicable U.S. hiring laws and is open to eligible candidates legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• The Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to non-discriminatory hiring and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities (request details during the hiring 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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