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, Information Technology & Services (IT services and staffing).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking motivated entry-level candidates for full-time roles in two high-demand lanes: Java / Full Stack / DevOps and Data (Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Scientist) + ML/AI. This posting targets recent graduates or soon-to-be graduates who want a structured hiring pathway — practical projects, interview preparation, and direct submission to hiring clients. Typical hiring roles include Java full-stack developer, Java/Python developer, DevOps automation engineer, data analyst, data engineer, data scientist, and ML/AI engineer.

Estimated salary (from source): $136,280 per year (estimated). Actual offers will vary by role, location, and experience.

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What You’ll Do

This posting covers multiple early-career technical paths. Responsibilities will depend on the specific role you’re matched to, but common expectations include:

• Contribute to feature development in Java- or Python-based stacks (APIs, backend services, and integrations)
• Build and maintain front-end components for full-stack roles (React, Angular, or similar)
• Assist with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and DevOps tooling for deployment and monitoring
• Work on data ingestion, ETL pipelines, data modeling, and analytics for data-focused roles
• Support model development, evaluation, and deployment for ML/AI projects (where applicable)
• Deliver production-like portfolio projects that demonstrate end-to-end capability
• Participate in interview preparation and technical assessments as part of the hiring pathway

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Who This Path Fits

You should consider this if you match any of the following:

• Recent graduates or soon-to-be graduates in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related STEM fields
• Candidates who have academic knowledge but need practical, production-aligned projects
• Applicants who pass initial screening but want structured interview coaching (DSA, SQL, system thinking)
• International students on F-1/OPT seeking STEM-opt-aligned roles or timing guidance
• Candidates looking for early-career roles in Java full stack, Python/Java backend, DevOps, data analytics, data engineering, data science, or ML

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS, Engineering, Math, Statistics, or equivalent practical experience
• Familiarity with at least one backend language (Java or Python preferred)
• Basic understanding of databases and SQL
• Exposure to web technologies (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) for full-stack roles
• Demonstrable projects (school projects, internships, or personal projects) that show end-to-end capability
• Strong willingness to learn, follow a guided hiring plan, and practice interview fundamentals

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with data tools/ETL (Pandas, SQL pipelines), analytics/BI tools, or ML libraries (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Internship or cooperative education experience in software/data roles

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Skills & Keywords (for search & ATS)

• Java full stack developer
• Entry-level Java developer North Carolina
• Data scientist / data engineer entry-level
• DevOps automation
• Python developer
• Full-stack Java / React / REST / SQL

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What You’ll Gain

• Structured, hire-focused training and a clear path from skills → portfolio → interviews → offers
• Interview coaching for coding, system thinking, SQL, and behavioral interviews
• Opportunity to be matched to hiring clients (Confidential Client shares candidate submissions with clients)
• Exposure to production-like projects and real-world tech stacks that improve employability
• Support resources and guidance for visa/work-authorization timing when applicable

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: North Carolina (role listings and placements target opportunities in North Carolina and remote/remote-friendly employers as available)
• Employment Type: Full-time (entry-level hiring pipeline)

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Privacy & Candidate Notes

• Candidate resumes and submissions may be shared with hiring clients and internal placement teams. If you do not want your resume shared, do not submit it.
• This posting replaces specific employer names with "Confidential Client" — the hiring organization will be disclosed during the Careertakes process or after initial selection steps.
• Applicants remain protected by U.S. hiring laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process; notify Careertakes to request accommodations.

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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.