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 opportunity connecting early-career software and data candidates with full-time roles at our confidential client. You will join a program designed to convert certificates and coursework into practical, interview-ready experience and employer introductions.

• Participate in hands-on projects that integrate Python, Java, full‑stack development, and data workflows
• Work on data analysis and BI tasks that support reporting, dashboards, and basic data engineering
• Practice technical interview scenarios (coding, system design, data questions) and receive feedback
• Collaborate with instructors and peers on small-batch assignments to demonstrate applied skills
• Prepare portfolios and employer-facing artifacts that showcase real code and decisions, not just certificates
• Gain exposure to downstream roles such as Junior Software Engineer, Data Analyst, BI Analyst, Data Engineer, and ML/AI entry roles

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Who We’re Looking For

Ideal for early-career jobseekers, career switchers, and candidates re-entering the workforce who want to bridge the gap between coursework and paid technical roles.

• Recent graduates in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Statistics, or related fields
• Candidates with certificate-heavy backgrounds (Coursera, Udemy, vendor badges) who need depth and project evidence
• Professionals changing careers into software or data roles
• Jobseekers affected by layoffs or with employment gaps seeking hands-on retraining
• Candidates eager to learn Python, Java, full‑stack fundamentals, data analysis, and BI tools

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Preferred Technical Focus & Keywords

(These reflect the primary skills and roles this program targets.)

• Java / Java Full‑Stack
• Python development
• Data analysis, Data Engineering, BI Analyst
• Machine Learning / AI & ML engineering (entry-level)
• DevOps fundamentals and productionization concepts
• Entry-level / junior software engineer roles — Tempe, AZ

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Why Candidates Join

• Project-based training that emphasizes defendable decisions and code you can discuss in interviews
• Interview prep across technical, scenario, and communication rounds — not just recorded lessons
• Employer outreach and resume sharing with hiring teams for relevant openings
• Realistic outcome focus: moving from certificates to interviews and job offers

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Compensation & Location

• Estimated compensation (from source data): $121,297 per year (estimated)
• Location: Tempe, AZ (on-site or local placements; program may include employer-facing placements in the region)

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Application & Data Use (Transparency)

By submitting your resume through Careertakes, you understand that resumes may be shared with our confidential client and partners who are recruiting for related roles. If you do not wish to be contacted, please do not submit your resume.

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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.