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 Services and IT Consulting.

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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a junior-level engineer with interests across software development and data science. This role helps rebuild hands-on technical experience through real projects and collaboration with senior engineers and data practitioners.

• Work on full-stack or data-focused projects depending on track (software dev or data science)
• Build, test, and maintain code in languages such as Python and/or Java
• Assist with data collection, ETL, and basic modeling for analytics or ML prototypes
• Contribute to CI/CD, cloud deployments, or DevOps tasks where applicable
• Collaborate in Agile sprints; participate in code reviews and team knowledge-sharing
• Produce small-scale project deliverables that demonstrate current, relevant skills

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 0–3 years professional experience (junior / entry-level)
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (Python or Java preferred)
• Basic understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software development lifecycle
• Comfortable with version control (Git) and collaborative workflows
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn and follow technical guidance

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Nice-to-Have / Preferred

• Coursework or project experience in data analysis, machine learning, or statistics
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or container tooling (Docker)
• Experience with web frameworks, REST APIs, or basic front-end work
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, unit testing, and automated builds
• Internship, bootcamp, or portfolio projects that demonstrate recent practical work

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Compensation & Work Location

• Salary range: $78,000 — $136,000 per year (base). This range is provided by the client and reflects the expected range for this role in Portland, OR.
• Job type: Full-time
• Location: Portland, OR — Telecommute / remote-eligible (telecommute). Local candidates preferred for occasional onsite collaboration as required.
• Candidates should be able to discuss work-authorization or eligibility during the process.

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What You’ll Gain

• A structured path to refresh and demonstrate practical skills
• Mentorship and exposure to hiring pipelines used by larger tech employers
• Hands-on experience on production or analytics projects that you can reference in interviews and your portfolio

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Screening & Process Notes

Careertakes uses best-practice, third-party recruiting workflows to support the hiring process. Initial screening may include technical assessments, live coding or project reviews, and behavioral interviews. Careertakes may use AI-assisted tools to help triage applications; final hiring decisions are made by people.

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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.