Confidential Client Junior Full Stack Engineer
The NTID Junior Full Stack Engineer at Confidential Client is an entry-level role focused on developing and maintaining full-stack web applications that support university operations. The position involves working across the software development lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions using modern front-end and back-end technologies in a hybrid work environment.
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, Higher Education.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Overview
Confidential Client (Higher Education) is seeking an entry-level/full-stack developer to join a collaborative technology team supporting university systems and services. This hybrid role is a hands-on opportunity to design, build, test, and maintain web applications, APIs, and databases that improve the experience of students, faculty, and staff.
What You’ll Do
- Research, design, and develop web and network software across the full stack.
- Analyze user needs and translate requirements into reliable software solutions.
- Build and maintain user-facing front-end features and back-end services.
- Work with SQL Server or MySQL databases; write and optimize SQL.
- Create and maintain API endpoints and integrations.
- Produce documentation, diagrams, and code comments to explain designs and implementations.
- Develop and follow software verification and quality-assurance procedures (testing, code reviews).
- Track project progress and deliverables to meet schedules and quality expectations.
- Collaborate with internal customers and stakeholders to gather requirements, deploy programs, and respond to feedback.
- Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the scope of an entry-level engineering role.
Skills & Technologies
- Front-end: React, TypeScript, Jest/Enzyme, GatsbyJS, GraphQL, Bootstrap, Styled Components
- Back-end / languages: Java, PHP, jQuery
- Databases: SQL Server or MySQL, SQL
- Familiarity with standard SDLC, risk management, and testing best practices
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Approximately 1 year of relevant experience (entry-level candidates encouraged)
- Eligibility to work in the United States
Why This Role?
- Meaningful work in Higher Education that impacts students, faculty, and staff
- Mentorship and skill growth in both front-end and back-end technologies
- Collaborative team environment with well-defined entry-level objectives
- Hybrid work model to balance on-campus collaboration and remote productivity
Location & Work Type
- Location: City of Rochester, NY (hybrid)
- Employment type: Full-time (Exempt)
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Compensation
- Salary range: $59,900 – $95,800 per year (posted in compliance with New York pay-transparency requirements)
- Actual pay offers consider experience, education, skills, and internal equity.
Additional Hiring Information & Accommodations
Confidential Client may require background checks or motor vehicle record checks as part of the hiring process. Any offer is contingent upon satisfactory results. Confidential Client provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you need an accommodation at any point in the application process, please contact the hiring team or HR (contact info will be provided during the process).
Notes for Applicants
This is an entry-level/specialized contributor role focused on learning and growth. Strong applicants will show foundational software development skills, ability to learn new technologies quickly, and effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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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