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, Digital Media & Publishing.

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

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What You’ll Do

We’re hiring a Software Engineer I (Backend) to join a growing engineering team at our Confidential Client. This is an entry-level/backend-focused engineering role where you’ll contribute to building reliable, maintainable backend services and APIs that support high-traffic consumer products.

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver backend features and services.
• Implement server-side application logic, APIs, and data access layers.
• Write clear, maintainable code and unit/integration tests.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance, scalability, and reliability issues.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Help maintain CI/CD pipelines and assist with deployments and monitoring.

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Who You Are / Qualifications

Careertakes screens candidates to match this role to people who meet the essential qualifications below. Candidates do not need to meet every preferred item to be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience, OR equivalent professional experience.
• 0–2 years of professional software engineering experience (internships and co-ops count).
• Familiarity with backend development concepts: RESTful APIs, data modeling, authentication, and basic performance considerations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable collaborating in cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to writing tests and producing high-quality, maintainable code.

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Nice to Have

These are not required but will help you stand out.

• Experience contributing to production services or open-source projects.
• Basic familiarity with databases (relational or NoSQL), message queues, or caching systems.
• Exposure to monitoring, logging, and observability tools.
• Internship or project experience with backend frameworks or cloud platforms.

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Work Location & Logistics

• Location: Memphis, TN (on-site or hybrid as determined by the Confidential Client). Specific work arrangement will be confirmed during the interview process.
• Employment type: Full-time (direct hire with Confidential Client).
• Visa sponsorship: Eligibility for employment-based sponsorship will be determined by the Confidential Client and shared during the hiring process.

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Benefits & Perks

Benefits and perks are provided by the Confidential Client and will be discussed during the interview process. Typical offerings may include medical, dental, vision, retirement plan options, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

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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.