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 / Software Development.

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

---

What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level software engineering role where you’ll learn on the job and contribute to real product work under the guidance of senior engineers. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Write, debug, and maintain code with a focus on Core Java and Java-based applications
• Participate in the software development lifecycle (requirements → design → implementation → testing → deployment)
• Troubleshoot and fix bugs; write unit and integration tests
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineers, QA, product) and participate in code reviews
• Support small data analysis tasks and assist data teams when needed
• Continuously upskill through training, mentorship, and on-the-job tasks

---

Who Should Apply

This role is a match for early-career technologists who want structured career growth in software development:

• Recent graduates (BS/MS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields
• Self-starters who learn quickly and enjoy hands-on coding
• Candidates who are serious about building a long-term career in software/IT

---

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, IT, or equivalent
• Practical knowledge of Java and Core Java fundamentals
• Understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Highly motivated, self-directed learner and technically curious
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

---

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

These skills are not strictly required but will help you ramp faster:

• Familiarity with C++ or Python
• Exposure to MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node) or web development basics
• Any coursework, internships, or projects involving data analysis or data science concepts

---

Location & Compensation

• Location: Bloomfield / Pittsburgh area, Pennsylvania (zip 15289)
• Estimated compensation (from source): $127,986 per year — estimated
• Employment type: Full-time (directly employed by Confidential Client)

Careertakes is facilitating this search as a third-party recruiter. If selected, you will be employed directly by Confidential Client.

---

What You’ll Gain

• Mentorship from experienced engineers and structured onboarding
• Hands-on experience with production systems and SDLC best practices
• Opportunities to learn multiple languages/stacks (Java, Python, MERN)
• Career-path visibility into software engineering, data, or full-stack roles

---

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.