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, Software Development.

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

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What You’ll Do

As a Software Engineer (Entry) with our confidential client in Bellevue, WA, you will design, build, test, and deliver production features for a Top Level Domain (TLD) registry platform. You’ll work with experienced engineers to convert technical requirements into reliable, scalable software and help maintain operational reliability.

• Develop, implement, and support features across the full software development lifecycle
• Troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, and implement maintainable fixes
• Participate in on-call rotations to help ensure system reliability
• Work with cloud-native services and containerized deployments
• Contribute to code reviews, automated tests, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, QA, operations) to meet product and operational goals

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Who You Are / What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for an entry-level software engineer with a strong foundation in software engineering principles and a desire to learn modern cloud technologies.

• 0+ years of professional experience developing enterprise software using object-oriented languages such as C# (.NET), Java, or similar
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience (Master’s preferred)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and service-oriented architectures (AWS experience is a strong asset)
• Experience or coursework building web services, background services, and class libraries
• Working knowledge of relational databases (MS-SQL / MySQL / PostgreSQL) and exposure to NoSQL concepts (e.g., DynamoDB)
• Comfortable with debugging, diagnostics, and performance tuning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to coordinate across time zones
• Reliable transportation to the Bellevue, WA workplace (on-site or hybrid requirements are determined by the confidential client)

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Technical Environment (examples you’ll see)

• AWS services: Aurora PostgreSQL, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Glue, Step Functions
• Containers and microservices (ECS / Docker)
• SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)
• CI/CD, automated testing, and observability tools

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Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally

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Compensation & Benefits

• U.S. base salary range (full-time): $90,000 - $116,000 (flexible based on experience)
• Eligible for discretionary and/or nondiscretionary bonuses and long-term incentive plans
• Generous medical, dental, and vision plans (with employer contributions to HSA where applicable)
• Company-paid life and disability insurance; optional supplemental plans available
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% match
• Paid time off: 15 days vacation (increases to 20 days after one year), 5 days sick leave, 13 paid holidays
• Parental leave: up to 20 weeks for birthing parents; 12 weeks for others
• Tuition reimbursement for qualifying expenses

Actual compensation will be influenced by candidate qualifications and internal equity. The confidential client will not ask for current or past compensation to develop an offer.

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Additional Information & Compliance

• Background check required as a condition of employment
• Work sponsorship may not be available; eligibility will be reviewed case-by-case
• This role is based in Bellevue, WA and must comply with applicable Washington state hiring and pay transparency laws
• On-call participation and occasional off-hours work may be required to support production systems

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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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