About Careertakes

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Junior Software Developer to join a small, collaborative engineering team building and maintaining web-based enterprise applications. This role is based in Orange Park, FL (on-site / local) and is available as a full-time or contract position. The team uses modern .NET, Angular, and Microsoft SQL Server technologies.

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What You’ll Do

• Contribute to designing, coding, testing, debugging, and delivering features using C# in a .NET / .NET Core environment
• Develop front-end functionality with Angular (Angular 2+) and apply responsive web design practices (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript)
• Write and maintain T-SQL queries and interact with Microsoft SQL Server to read and manipulate application data
• Integrate services and components across a microservices-style architecture and RESTful APIs
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and specifications for the modules you own
• Work in small, cross-functional teams alongside QA, DevOps, DB architects, and analysts to move code from development through testing to deployment
• Suggest and implement improvements to tooling and processes that increase team productivity and code quality

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field from an accredited U.S. institution
• 0–2 years of professional software development experience (internships, co-ops, academic or personal projects count)
• Working knowledge of C# and the .NET framework and/or .NET Core
• Familiarity with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive web principles
• Basic experience with Microsoft SQL Server and writing SQL/T-SQL queries
• Understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and software design fundamentals
• Basic understanding of RESTful APIs, client/server architecture, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in an Agile / Scrum environment and collaborating across technical teams

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Preferred Qualifications

• Project, internship, or coursework experience with Angular, C#, or SQL Server
• Familiarity with Entity Framework / EF Core
• Exposure to CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.) and source control (Git)
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit, MSTest, Jasmine, Karma)
• Understanding of dependency injection and modern architecture patterns
• Experience consuming or building REST APIs and working with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure
• Familiarity using AI-assisted developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) while validating outputs for accuracy and security

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $30.00–$35.00 per hour (approx. $62,400–$72,800 per year)
• 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting and a discretionary 4% match
• Paid leave (PTO), holidays, bereavement, and military leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for employees and eligible dependents
• Health and dependent care FSA
• Company-provided life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life and disability options
• TRICARE supplement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition assistance, professional development support, and bonus programs

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Work Authorization & Clearance

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Security clearance is not required at hire, but candidates must be able to obtain a SECRET clearance if future project needs require it.

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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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