Junior Software Engineer
The Junior Software Engineer at Confidential Client is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining software applications while collaborating closely with senior engineers. This full-time hybrid role involves writing clean code, debugging, participating in code reviews, and supporting testing efforts within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment focused on learning and career growth.
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.
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing, building, testing, and maintaining web and backend features across the software development lifecycle.
- Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code in one or more languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, etc.).
- Troubleshoot and resolve bugs in existing codebases; contribute to technical debt reduction.
- Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and design discussions with senior engineers.
- Help create and maintain technical documentation and unit/integration tests.
- Support QA efforts and collaborate with product and design teams to deliver user-centered features.
- Continuously learn new tools, frameworks, and best practices; apply them to real projects.
Basic Qualifications
- 0–2 years of professional software development experience or equivalent through bootcamp, internships, or personal projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience, OR successful completion of an accredited coding bootcamp or demonstrable self-taught projects.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
- Working knowledge of version control (Git) and basic software engineering concepts (data structures, algorithms, debugging).
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications (nice to have)
- Experience with modern web frameworks (React, Node.js, Spring, Django, etc.).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Exposure to automated testing, basic performance tuning, or RESTful API development.
- Internship or project experience in a fast-paced engineering team.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary range: $60,000–$75,000 per year.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and observed holidays.
- Hybrid work flexibility (onsite in Phoenix, AZ with remote days).
- Structured mentorship and career development opportunities for early-career engineers.
Location & Work Arrangement
- Primary location: Phoenix, AZ. Hybrid work model with an expectation to be available onsite as needed for collaboration and onboarding.
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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