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, Information Technology (IT).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Software Developer for a hybrid role based in Austin, TX. This is an early-career full‑time role focused on building strong foundations in software development while contributing to real client work and AI‑enabled development workflows.

• Work with cross‑functional teams to design, build, test, and enhance software features and applications.
• Translate business requirements into practical, maintainable code and technical designs.
• Participate across the software development lifecycle: design, code, unit test, debug, and support delivery.
• Support integrations, data connections, databases and APIs required by project solutions.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform testing, and participate in code reviews to improve quality and security.
• Use modern and AI‑enabled development tools responsibly — review and validate AI outputs with appropriate human oversight.
• Document code, designs, processes, and collaborate with teammates to support ongoing improvements.

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Who We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Authorization to work in the United States permanently without employer sponsorship. Some positions may require U.S. Citizenship or the ability to obtain/maintain a government security clearance depending on client requirements.
• Strong curiosity, professionalism and eagerness for continuous learning.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and comfort working with ambiguous or complex information.
• Foundational proficiency in full‑stack development across at least two programming languages (frontend + backend).
• Familiarity with databases/SQL, APIs, version control, testing practices and the software development lifecycle.
• Basic understanding of data/AI engineering and ML concepts, business intelligence, and cloud technologies.
• Exposure to ERP and CRM systems is a plus.
• Hands‑on development experience through coursework, internships, research or personal projects.
• Interest in learning AI‑enabled tooling and modern development frameworks.
• Experience or exposure to public sector (state/local/higher education) or energy sector is preferred but not required.

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Location & Work Model

• Location: Austin, TX (hybrid work model)
• Application window noted in the source: Fall Application Period — August 24, 2026 through November 6, 2026.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Employment type: Full‑time (permanent)
• Salary range (good‑faith estimate provided by the hiring organization): $58,000 - $95,700 per year. Actual pay depends on experience, skills, and other lawful factors.

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What You Can Expect from Confidential Client

Confidential Client values ownership, collaboration, respect and career development. You’ll be part of teams that solve meaningful challenges for clients and have access to training, mentoring and diverse project experience to grow your technical and professional skills.

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Legal & Accessibility Notes

• Confidential Client and Careertakes are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics as required by applicable federal, state, and local law.
• Confidential Client provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for this role in the U.S., contact Careertakes through the platform so we can route your request to the recruiting team.
• Applicants must be able to pass any background checks required for employment and any role‑specific security clearance processes (if applicable). Criminal record inquiries and other checks will follow applicable local and federal law.

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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.