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, Data Infrastructure and Analytics, Software Development, and 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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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Junior Software Engineer to join a consulting team supporting software development engagements across the United States. This is a full-time (W2) role based in New Jersey (NJ). Candidates should be early-career developers or recent graduates with a strong programming foundation and a desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced consulting environment. Paid training in Atlanta, GA is required (candidates must be willing to relocate temporarily for training).

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What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain reliable, scalable software applications.
• Write clean, efficient, reusable, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Collaborate with engineers, QA, business analysts, and other cross-functional teams across the software development lifecycle.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs, backend services, and software components.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve defects and performance issues.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and development standards.
• Work with relational databases and write SQL queries to support application functionality.
• Use Git (or similar) for source control and participate in CI/CD and deployment activities.
• Follow Agile/Scrum methodologies and attend sprint planning, stand-ups, and related ceremonies.
• Travel or relocate as required for client engagements across the U.S.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, OR equivalent practical experience.
• 1–4 years of professional experience in software development, programming, or a related technical role.
• Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, C++, Kotlin, or similar.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP), data structures, algorithms, and core software development fundamentals.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and client-server architecture.
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience (or familiarity) with Git or other version control systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Willingness to relocate to Atlanta, GA for the paid training program and travel or relocate as required for client engagements.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, academic, or personal projects demonstrating software development experience.
• Familiarity with frameworks and libraries such as Spring Boot, .NET, React, Angular, Django, or Flask.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
• Basic understanding of DevOps concepts, CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Experience with Linux/Unix-based systems.
• Previous work with microservices, APIs, or distributed systems is a plus.
• Experience using Agile/Scrum in team settings.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range: $35.00/hr - $40.00/hr (as provided by Confidential Client). Actual pay will be based on skills and experience.
• Inferred benefits: 401(k), tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance (benefits dependent on client policy).
• Paid training program in Atlanta, GA; relocation assistance and travel expectations will be discussed during recruiting.

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Location & Travel

• Primary location: New Jersey (NJ), United States.
• Paid training in Atlanta, GA — candidates must be willing to relocate temporarily for the training program.
• Travel or relocation for client projects may be required across the U.S.

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform helping match you to this and other opportunities.
• If selected, you will be employed directly by Confidential Client.
• Applicants may receive access to additional matched roles on the Careertakes platform.

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Additional Notes

• This posting follows relevant U.S. hiring practices. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. unless otherwise discussed during recruitment.
• Confidential Client provides the pay range; candidates will receive exact pay details during the hiring 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.

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