About Careertakes

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Junior Full Stack Engineer to join a small, senior engineering team building healthcare software that handles protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA. You will write, test, and ship production code across the stack: Python backend services, modern JavaScript front ends, and hand-written SQL. This is an on-site role in Berlin, NJ with structured onboarding and close mentorship. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of professional experience (or equivalent ability), strong engineering habits, and a security-first mindset.

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What You’ll Do

• Build and modify API endpoints and backend service logic in Python.
• Implement and update front-end components and screens within large existing codebases.
• Write, tune, and review SQL; author schema changes by hand when required.
• Write tests alongside production code and treat test coverage as part of the deliverable.
• Reproduce and fix defects reported by clients and internal QA.
• Apply role-based authorization correctly and consistently.
• Handle PHI appropriately in logging, error handling, audit trails, file paths, and messaging.
• Use AI coding assistants to prototype or draft code, then verify, correct, and fully own any output submitted in a pull request.
• Document features, known edge cases, and operational considerations.

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Minimum Qualifications

• 1–3 years professional experience or equivalent abilities.
• Proficient in Python, including experience with at least one web framework and comfort reading unfamiliar code.
• Strong SQL skills (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar): joins, aggregation, indexes, transactions, and DDL authoring.
• Experience with an ORM and understanding of its impact on the database.
• Modern JavaScript experience and familiarity with a component-based front-end framework.
• Working knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Habit of writing automated tests; experience with testing frameworks.
• Git fluency: branching, merging, resolving conflicts, and participating in pull-request review.
• Demonstrated use of AI coding assistants on real projects and the judgment to validate generated code.
• Command-line proficiency and experience setting up local development environments.
• Clear written communication and the ability to describe bugs, fixes, and trade-offs.
• Passion for technology and security; strong troubleshooting skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship (current or future).

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Bonus / Nice-to-Have

• Experience in HIPAA-regulated or other compliance-heavy engineering environments.
• Familiarity with healthcare concepts (eligibility, charity care, appeals, consent/signature workflows, revenue cycle).
• Containerized local development experience.
• Exposure to OAuth2 / enterprise SSO and role-based access control.
• Experience within CI/CD pipelines and automated quality gates.
• Security-related certifications (Security+, ISC2, DevSecOps certs).
• Consulting or service-provider background.
• Familiarity with SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST, ISO, HITRUST, or similar frameworks.

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How We Expect You to Use AI Tools

• You own the output — “the assistant wrote it” is not an acceptable explanation in code review.
• Verify generated code against our codebase and conventions; ensure it fits surrounding patterns.
• Protect PHI: do not put PHI, credentials, or client-identifying production data into any AI tool outside approved, contractually covered channels.
• Use AI to accelerate learning and productivity, not to replace critical thinking or learning on the job.

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Schedule & Expectations

• Onsite role in Berlin, NJ with occasional weekend or holiday work as needed.
• Participation in an on-call rotation for after-hours support as required.
• Meet deadlines and milestones with proactive communication when risks or blockers arise.
• High attention to detail; avoid quick patches or temporary fixes that create technical debt.

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What Success Looks Like

• You own features end-to-end (API, front end, database, and tests) from ticket to production.
• Pull requests rarely fail for authorization, PHI handling, or missing test coverage.
• Defects you fix remain fixed and include tests to prevent regression.
• Client-reported defect volume in areas you own trends down.
• AI-assisted output you submit is indistinguishable in quality from well-reviewed hand-written code.

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Small, senior team with direct mentorship and real ownership.
• Regulated healthcare context where security and privacy are engineering responsibilities.
• A well-maintained codebase with strong test coverage and enforced quality standards.
• Direct impact on clinical staff and patient-facing systems.
• Exposure to diverse technologies, cloud, and security tooling.
• Support for continuous learning and certifications.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year.
• Attractive compensation and benefits.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• Paid training and certification support.

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We comply with applicable employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; if you need an accommodation for the application or interview process, please let Careertakes know. Offers may be contingent on background checks and other verifications where permitted by law.

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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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