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

This is an entry-level/full-time software role focused on Java and Spring Boot development with opportunities to work alongside data science and AI teams. You’ll contribute to backend services, APIs, and support efforts to productionize ML/AI models and data pipelines.

• Write, test, and maintain Java applications using Spring Boot and related ecosystems
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and microservices
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to integrate ML models into production systems
• Implement unit and integration tests; follow CI/CD best practices
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning
• Troubleshoot defects, monitor services, and help improve reliability and performance
• Learn and apply basic data engineering and ML model deployment concepts under mentorship

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What We’re Looking For

Candidates should be early-career or career-switchers with strong fundamentals and eagerness to learn on the job.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent experience (preferred)
• Practical experience (projects, internships, coursework) with Java and Spring Boot
• Familiarity with Python or exposure to ML/AI workflows is a plus (Python knowledge helpful for collaborating with data teams)
• Basic SQL and data-handling skills
• Version control with Git and familiarity with CI/CD concepts
• Strong communication skills and willingness to accept feedback in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to explain technical choices

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Nice to Have

• Exposure to ML concepts: supervised learning, NLP, deep learning, or LLM/GenAI fundamentals
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with data engineering tools or ETL concepts
• Unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito) and API testing experience
• Any internship, open-source contributions, or projects that demonstrate hands-on code

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Compensation & Employment Details

• Location: Tampa, FL (on-site / local)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Salary: $79,000 - $127,000 per year (provided by the confidential client)
• This role is an early-career/entry-level hire with training and mentorship opportunities

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Candidate Experience & Data Use

Careertakes acts as a third-party recruiter and will share submitted resumes with the confidential client and possibly internal matching databases used to surface opportunities. Candidates will be screened via resume review, technical interview(s), and a code or scenario exercise appropriate for early-career hires. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process — please notify us if you require assistance.

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How We Hire (brief)

• Initial resume screen by Careertakes and the confidential client
• Technical interview(s) focused on Java, Spring Boot fundamentals, and problem-solving
• Practical coding task or take-home exercise for candidates advancing to final rounds
• Final interview(s) include behavioral and role-fit assessment; hiring decisions made by the confidential client

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.