Full Stack Engineer
The Full Stack Engineer at Confidential Client is an entry-level role ideal for recent graduates or professionals with up to 3 years of experience. The position involves developing and maintaining responsive web applications, working on both frontend and backend components, integrating REST APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient and reliable software solutions. This role offers opportunities to learn new technologies and contribute to application performance and usability improvements in an on-site, full-time capacity.
About Careertakes
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Full Stack Engineer to work on-site in Schiller Park, IL. This role is ideal for recent graduates and early-career developers (0–3 years) who want hands-on experience building responsive web applications across frontend and backend stacks.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain responsive web applications for production environments
- Work on both frontend and backend components, including UI and server-side logic
- Design, build, and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services
- Implement user interfaces using modern HTML, CSS and JavaScript frameworks
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code; participate in code reviews
- Work with relational and/or NoSQL databases to store and query application data
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and performance issues
- Assist with testing, defect resolution, and deployment activities (CI/CD)
- Document features, technical decisions, and operational runbooks
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members (QA, analysts, product) and learn new technologies as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field
- 0–3 years of hands-on development experience (internships, academic projects, personal projects count)
- Understanding of programming fundamentals and object-oriented design
- Basic experience with frontend and backend web development concepts
- Familiarity with SQL and basic database concepts
- Experience using Git or another version-control system
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
Required Technical Skills
- Full Stack Development
- Web Development fundamentals
- JavaScript, HTML, CSS
- REST APIs
- SQL / Database fundamentals
- Git / version control
- Object-Oriented Programming
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
- React.js, Angular or Vue.js
- Node.js, Python, Java, C# or .NET
- Spring Boot, TypeScript
- MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL
- AWS or Azure cloud services
- Docker and containerization
- CI/CD pipelines and automation
Soft Skills
- Problem solving and analytical thinking
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Team collaboration and adaptability
- Attention to detail and time management
- Willingness to learn new tools and frameworks
Location & Compensation
- Work location: On-site — Schiller Park, IL (Confidential Client)
- Salary (estimated): $94,057 per year (source-provided estimate)
Confidential Client will comply with applicable federal and Illinois laws. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities; please notify the recruiter if you require one during the hiring process.
Education & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience level: Entry — 0–3 years. Recent graduates and freshers are encouraged to apply.
Why Join
This is an opportunity to join a growing engineering team and gain broad exposure across the full stack. You’ll work with modern web technologies, participate in end-to-end delivery, and accelerate your professional growth through mentorship and on-the-job learning.
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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