About Careertakes

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Overview

This listing is for an entry-level / junior role combining Java microservices development with data-analyst–focused work. Our confidential client in the IT industry is hiring a Junior Java Microservices Engineer who will help build and maintain Java-based microservices and also support data analysis and dashboarding tasks. This role is based in Pimmit, VA and is full-time.

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What You’ll Do

• Contribute to design, development, and maintenance of Java-based microservices (Spring Boot, REST APIs).
• Implement and own backend features, integrations, and automated tests.
• Write and optimize SQL queries to support analytics and reporting.
• Build and maintain lightweight data pipelines or ETL tasks to feed dashboards and BI tools.
• Produce clear visualizations and dashboards (e.g., in Tableau, Power BI, or similar) to communicate KPIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, QA, and data stakeholders) to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and participate in on-call rotations as needed.
• Follow best practices for version control (Git), CI/CD, and containerized deployments.

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Qualifications

Minimum (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Statistics or equivalent experience — recent graduates encouraged.
• Hands-on experience with Java and familiarity with microservice architecture (coursework, projects, internships accepted).
• Basic SQL proficiency and experience producing queries for reporting or analysis.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and web service concepts.
• Comfortable producing simple dashboards or visualizations to explain data.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Experience with Spring Boot, Maven/Gradle.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Comfortable with a scripting language (Python, Bash) for data tasks.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration testing, and logging/monitoring tools.
• Any internship, coursework, or portfolio work demonstrating data analysis or visualization projects.

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Skills & Tools

• Java, Spring Boot
• Microservices, REST APIs
• SQL (querying and performance tuning)
• Data visualization / BI (Tableau, Power BI, Looker or similar)
• Git, CI/CD concepts
• Docker / basic cloud familiarity
• Python (helpful for data tasks)

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Base salary: $82,000 - $127,000 per year (as listed by the confidential client).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Location: Pimmit, VA (on-site or hybrid as defined by the confidential client).
• Additional benefits: standard benefits package available (health, paid time off, retirement savings) — final details provided by the confidential client.

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Why This Role

This position is a solid option for recent grads, career switchers, or candidates with limited professional experience who want hands-on work in Java microservices while developing practical data and analytics skills. The confidential client supports early-career development and cross-training across engineering and analytics tasks.

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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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