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 (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 / early-career role that blends software engineering (Java, microservices) with data-focused skills (Python, SQL, analytics). You will join Confidential Client’s early-career pipeline and work on supervised projects that build real-world experience for both software and data tracks.

• Contribute to Java-based microservices and APIs using standard frameworks and patterns.
• Support full-stack development tasks when needed (frontend integration, REST endpoints).
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests; participate in code reviews.
• Build and query databases using SQL; help prepare and validate data for analytics tasks.
• Assist in simple data analysis and model validation tasks using Python (pandas, scikit-learn).
• Collaborate with engineers and data teams to deliver small features and bug fixes.
• Document work, follow engineering processes (git, CI/CD basics), and learn production deployment flows.
• Participate in a structured training plan to expand skills across Java, Python, SQL, and cloud/devops fundamentals.

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Qualifications

Candidates may come from recent graduation, career transitions, or non-traditional backgrounds. We prioritize demonstrable aptitude and a willingness to learn.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Statistics, or equivalent (or relevant coursework/projects).
• Basic experience or coursework with Java; familiarity with object-oriented design.
• Exposure to SQL and basic data querying.
• Some Python experience (scripting, data manipulation) is a plus.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservice concepts.
• Familiarity with version control (git) and basic testing practices.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Eagerness to learn, accept feedback, and follow a structured career development plan.

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Preferred Skills (not required)

• Familiarity with Spring Boot or similar Java frameworks.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) or containerization (Docker).
• Basic knowledge of data analysis libraries (pandas, NumPy) or introductory ML experience.
• Frontend exposure (JavaScript, React, or similar) for full-stack rotations.
• Coursework or projects demonstrating data pipelines, ETL, or BI tools.

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Details

• Employment type: FULL_TIME
• Location: Anaheim, CA (on-site or local hybrid as specified by the client)
• Estimated salary: $121,670 per year (estimate provided by source)
• Level: Entry / Junior

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Why Join

• Structured early-career program to build both software and data capabilities.
• Mentorship and project work that improves real-world readiness.
• Opportunities to rotate across Java, full-stack, and data-focused teams.
• Resume and interview preparation support through the program.

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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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