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/backend-focused role for candidates who want to grow practical Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-ready development skills while contributing to production systems.

• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot backend services using Core Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement and document REST APIs; design service interfaces and data contracts.
• Contribute to microservice development and integration with other systems.
• Write unit and integration tests (JUnit or similar) and participate in test-first workflows.
• Use Git for version control; participate in pull requests and code reviews.
• Debug and resolve bugs, profile applications, and suggest performance improvements.
• Work with teammates to deploy and monitor applications in AWS or other cloud environments.
• Learn application architecture, deployment patterns, and operational considerations for cloud-ready apps.

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What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.
• 0–2 years of professional experience (internships, coursework, personal projects count).
• Solid understanding of Core Java (OOP, collections, basic concurrency).
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot (building controllers, services, configuration).
• Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and HTTP fundamentals.
• Basic SQL skills and experience working with relational databases.
• Experience using Git for source control.
• Basic testing skills (unit tests, integration tests).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and a willingness to learn in a team environment.

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Nice to Have (Preferred Skills)

• Experience or coursework with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) or deployed cloud applications.
• Familiarity with microservices patterns, Docker, and containerization.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Some frontend or full-stack exposure (HTML, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Experience with Agile practices and tracking tools (JIRA, Trello).

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Location & Compensation

• Based in Atlanta, GA — candidates located in or able to work in the Atlanta area are preferred.
• Estimated salary: $153,722 per year (estimated). Actual offer will depend on experience and local laws.

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Why Apply via Careertakes

Careertakes represents this role as a third-party recruiting partner. Applying through Careertakes gives you confidential access to this opening and potential matching opportunities across our client network. We aim to present qualified candidates to our client while protecting your privacy and keeping you informed throughout the process.

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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.