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, Utilities.

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

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Job Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Software Engineer in Cayce, SC for a hybrid (one week in-office / one week telework) full-time role. The position focuses on building medium-complexity applications, backend/business-logic development, system analysis, unit testing, and collaborating with product and architecture stakeholders. This role leverages AI-assisted development tools responsibly to improve productivity.

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What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain backend systems and business logic for medium-complexity applications.
• Implement features from the product backlog and collaborate with Product/Business Owner to understand and size user stories.
• Perform unit testing and help automate test cases where applicable.
• Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot / Microsoft Copilot) responsibly to support development, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, Portfolio Architects, UI/UX designers, and other partners to ensure solutions meet quality, security and enterprise standards.
• Troubleshoot and perform ongoing product maintenance and support (break/fix).
• Mentor and support less experienced team members.

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Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• 2–3+ years of programming or systems analysis experience (or equivalent combination of education & experience).
• Experience adapting rapidly-changing technologies to solve business needs.
• Familiarity with generative AI concepts and practical use of AI-assisted development tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer focus and ability to understand business needs.
• Strong analytical, conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and function effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrated decision-making skills and use of multiple tools to solve technical problems.

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Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred.
• Preferred disciplines: Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Engineering (other disciplines may be substituted).

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Working Conditions & Travel

• Office work environment (76–100%).
• Travel up to 25%.
• This position does not offer relocation assistance.
• At this time, Confidential Client cannot sponsor work visas for this role.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Expected hiring base salary range: $81,900 - $106,400 per year. Actual salary offered will vary based on qualifications, experience, and work location.
• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans (401k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, and other benefits.

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Additional Notes

• Military service members and veterans with appropriate ranks and equivalent experience will be considered.
• Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control rules which can limit consideration of some applicants.

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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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