About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

This opportunity is for a Software Engineer (co-op/early-career) supporting a Confidential Client in Marshalltown, IA. You will contribute to software development tasks, participate in team engineering activities, and grow technical skills under mentorship.

• Status note: this posting was sourced from the original listing; availability may change. Confirm current application status when applying.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and unit test assigned software tasks.
• Participate in pair programming and collaborative code reviews.
• Join requirements-gathering and task-breakdown sessions with stakeholders and the development team.
• Assist with functional and integration testing as directed.
• Support other software engineering tasks as needed.
• Ask questions, seek feedback, and prioritize continuous learning and professional growth.
• Build cross-team relationships and communicate progress clearly.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field.
• Completion of at least one object‑oriented programming course prior to the co‑op.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States at the time of hire; this role does not provide employer sponsorship.
• Able to commit to the expected schedule for the co‑op or full‑time position as defined by the Confidential Client.

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Required Skills & Technologies

• Object‑oriented programming concepts and practical experience.
• Software development fundamentals and unit testing.
• Familiarity with functional testing practices.
• Basic SQL and relational database knowledge.
• Front‑end basics: HTML/CSS and JavaScript.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience or willingness to work in pair programming settings.
• Demonstrated eagerness for continuous learning.

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Preferred Skills

• Experience with one or more high‑level languages (for example: Java, .NET/C#, Swift/iOS, Kotlin/Android).
• Practical experience with relational databases and SQL queries.
• Coursework or projects using HTML/CSS and JavaScript.
• Sophomore class standing or higher; interest in returning for multiple co‑op rotations is a plus.

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Compensation & Benefits

The source listing emphasizes a structured co‑op program offering hands‑on experience, mentorship, and professional development. Specific salary or hourly pay range was not provided in the source and is not being fabricated here.

Typical benefits and workplace offerings described by the Confidential Client (inferred from the original posting) may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible time‑off and paid holidays
• Volunteer time and employee recognition programs
• On‑site cafeteria and fitness facilities (where applicable)
• Employee resource groups and learning/mentorship opportunities

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Other Details

• Seniority level: Associate / Early‑career
• Employment type: Full‑time (co‑op / early‑career placement)
• Job function: Engineering & Information Technology
• Industry: Software Development
• Work location: Marshalltown, IA — on‑site or as defined by the Confidential Client

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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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