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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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring entry-level Frontier Certified Engineers (FCE) for a structured, hands-on engineering program focused on AI-augmented software delivery. This program is designed for recent graduates and early-career technologists who want to develop practical skills across AI-assisted development, software engineering, cloud, automation, and modern delivery practices while working in small cross-functional pods.

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What You’ll Gain

• Structured onboarding and a hands-on engineering bootcamp
• Mentorship from experienced engineers, architects, and AI practitioners
• Hands-on experience building AI-enabled applications, workflows, and automation
• Frontier certifications and ongoing technical learning opportunities
• Experience collaborating with AI-assisted development tools and responsible-AI practices
• Exposure to client-facing delivery and measurable business outcomes

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Responsibilities

As a Frontier Certified Engineer you will:

• Learn to use AI-assisted development tools and emerging engineering technologies
• Write, test, debug, and enhance code in collaboration with teammates and AI tools
• Support development of AI-enabled applications, automation, and data-driven workflows
• Evaluate AI outputs for quality, accuracy, and business relevance
• Contribute to testing, deployment, monitoring, documentation, and operational support
• Help build knowledge systems and retrieval workflows that improve AI experiences
• Collaborate within a small, cross-functional pod to deliver customer outcomes
• Apply responsible-AI principles and engineering best practices
• Participate in technical training, workshops, certifications, and hands-on projects

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline
• Recent graduate or early‑career professional with technical experience from coursework, internships, co‑ops, research, military experience, certifications, hackathons, capstone projects, or personal projects
• Demonstrated interest in software development, cloud, AI, data engineering, or automation
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Curiosity, adaptability, and eagerness to learn in emerging technology domains
• Ownership mindset and accountability for delivering quality work

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Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience with Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, or similar languages
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
• Familiarity with generative AI, large language models, or prompt engineering
• Knowledge of APIs, automation platforms, databases, or data engineering concepts
• Experience with Git and collaborative source‑control workflows
• Academic or internship project experience in software, AI, cloud, or automation
• Interest in responsible AI and continuous technical learning

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Training & Certification

• Complete assessment(s) covering AI foundations, software engineering, cloud, infrastructure, production delivery, and business fundamentals
• Participate in the Frontier engineering bootcamp and hands‑on pod projects
• Continue technical learning through certifications, workshops, and Frontier development programs
• Work alongside experienced practitioners to build capabilities for AI-native systems and client solutions

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Total Compensation

• Base salary: $100,000 per year (as stated by the client)
• Eligible for discretionary, performance-based bonus and benefits that support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

(Provided salary is shown when available. If you are applying from a U.S. state with pay-transparency requirements and need additional details, Careertakes can help confirm compliance.)

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Location & Work Arrangement

• This role is a hybrid opportunity with on-site requirements tied to client or Confidential Client offices (role description references an office in Toronto, ON with approximately 3 days/week on-site). Exact office location and work arrangement will be confirmed during the hiring process and may vary by project or client needs.

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Start Date & Application Notes

• Anticipated start: September 2026 (final start date depends on business needs and availability)
• Confidential Client will consider applicants who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification; this is an entry-level program focused on learning and growth.

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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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