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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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is recruiting an Entry Level Software Developer to join an immersive training-to-placement program (cohort starts January 2027). This role is designed for motivated learners who have some recent programming experience and want to accelerate into a software development career. You will:

• Participate in paid, instructor-led technical training covering Java, Spring, REST, MySQL, React, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript.
• Complete hands-on labs and team projects under the mentorship of senior engineers.
• Transition to client project work after training, applying learned skills to real-world implementations.
• Collaborate with peers and engineering mentors on code reviews, testing, and agile practices.
• Follow guidance from a Dev Manager to navigate corporate client environments and deliver client-facing work.

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements — applicants must clearly show these on their resume:

• Bachelor’s degree (any field).
• At least 6 months of programming experience (from coursework, personal projects, or professional work).
• Evidence you have programmed within the last 3 months.
• Plus one of:
  • A recent STEM degree (Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or similar), OR
  • 12+ months of professional work experience in finance, healthcare, banking, insurance, hospitality, aviation, or tech (no more than a 12-month gap since your last professional role).
• Willingness to relocate anywhere in the continental United States.
• Note on authorization: Confidential Client cannot provide or sponsor employment visas or work authorization (including OPT, CPT, H‑1B, or TN). Exceptions: Asylees, Refugees, and TPS holders.

What we look for (skills & traits):

• Passion for learning and a demonstrated interest in software development.
• Strong logic, problem-solving, and reasoning ability.
• Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable working in teams.
• A collaborative, coachable mindset.

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Training & Career Path

• Paid immersive training program (3–4 months) to build technical fundamentals from the ground up.
• Mentorship and instruction from senior engineers in a hands-on environment.
• After training, placement on client projects with two years of client engagement experience.
• Ongoing manager support to help with career development and corporate integration.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Paid training stipend during training: $600 per week.
• Hourly pay after placement: approximately $24.04/hour (~$50,000/year) up to $28.85/hour (~$60,000/year), depending on assigned location.
• $2,500 relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive benefits after placement: health, vision, dental, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Opportunities for mentorship, continued learning, and professional growth.

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Location & Relocation

• This position is listed for Schiller Park, IL. Candidates must be willing to relocate anywhere in the continental United States as part of the program.
• If you relocate, relocation assistance of $2,500 is provided per the program terms.

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How We Evaluate Candidates (Recruiter Best Practices)

• Resumes should clearly list programming experience, recent projects or coursework, and the required degree or professional experience.
• Demonstrate recent coding activity (within 3 months) — links to GitHub, project samples, or school projects are helpful.
• Be transparent about work authorization status up front due to sponsorship limitations.

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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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