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.

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 entry-level, remote-capable Software Developers to join teams supporting enterprise IT projects. This role is ideal for recent CS/Engineering graduates, career-switchers with foundational technical skills, or professionals returning after a gap who want hands-on experience that maps to real employer expectations. You’ll work on practical software tasks, build demonstrable projects, and receive coaching to improve interview readiness.

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What You’ll Do

• Contribute to development tasks on real-world projects (backend, frontend, or full‑stack) under mentorship
• Write, test, and maintain clean, well-documented code in languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
• Participate in code reviews and follow established source control workflows (Git)
• Implement and run unit tests; help troubleshoot and resolve bugs
• Learn and apply basic data storage and retrieval with SQL or NoSQL databases
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, QA, DevOps) in an agile environment
• Build small portfolio-ready projects that demonstrate your skills to hiring managers
• Attend technical coaching and resume/portfolio sessions when provided

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What We’re Looking For

Minimum qualifications (entry-level):

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field — OR equivalent demonstrable experience/projects
• Solid understanding of CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, OOP, and basic systems concepts
• Hands-on experience with at least one programming language (Java, Python, or JavaScript preferred)
• Familiarity with Git and basic command-line tools
• Basic knowledge of relational databases and SQL
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies quickly
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Authorized to work in the U.S.; able to work remotely and collaborate across time zones as required

Preferred (nice-to-have):

• Coursework, internships, or personal projects showing full‑stack development, data analysis, or ML fundamentals
• Experience with web frameworks (Spring, Django, Flask, Node/Express, React, Angular, Vue)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), containers (Docker), or CI/CD tooling
• Any contributions to open-source projects, hackathon participation, or a public code portfolio (GitHub, GitLab)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base compensation: $205,930 per year (estimated)
• Typical benefits may include health insurance, paid time off, retirement savings (401k), remote work flexibility, and professional development/mentorship opportunities. Actual benefits and total compensation will be determined by the Confidential Client and may vary by role and location.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities; please let Careertakes know if you need assistance during the hiring process.

Note: Careertakes may provide optional career services such as interview coaching and resume/portfolio feedback. Submitting your resume may enable Confidential Client and Careertakes to share your profile with other relevant opportunities.

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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.