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, IT Services and IT Consulting.

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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring entry-level software engineers to join technology teams working on large-scale payment and transaction systems. As a New College Graduate Software Engineer you will contribute to production code, learn from experienced engineers, and help deliver secure, reliable, and maintainable solutions.

• Write optimized, secure, and scalable code following industry best practices (unit tests, code reviews).
• Build end-to-end solutions that meet product and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA, and other engineers in an Agile environment.
• Diagnose and resolve software issues using root-cause analysis and observability tools.
• Implement automated tests and CI/CD workflows to maintain high quality.
• Use and evaluate emerging tools (including responsible use of generative AI assistants) to increase productivity.
• Participate in design discussions and contribute ideas to improve system reliability, performance, and security.
• Travel occasionally (5–10%) for team events or stakeholder meetings.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS/MIS, Cybersecurity, Business, or a related field.
• Graduation date between May 2026 and August 2027.
• Less than 6 months of relevant professional work experience.
• Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. required; this role does not provide visa sponsorship.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or .NET.
• Familiarity with modern web frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Experience with REST APIs, automation and testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, unit test frameworks).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS), relational databases (MySQL/Postgres), and data visualization tools (Power BI).
• Basic knowledge of version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and software engineering best practices.
• Understanding of generative AI tools and concepts (integration patterns, prompt design) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and clear professional communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing requirements, and collaborate effectively across teams.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base salary for U.S. hires: $114,400 USD per year. This estimate may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable) and may vary based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and location.
• Position may be eligible for bonus and equity.
• Typical benefits package may include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and wellness programs. Specific benefits will be confirmed by the hiring organization.

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Work Location & Schedule

• Location: Bellevue, WA — hybrid work model. Expect to be in the office at least 3 days per week (exact schedule confirmed by your hiring manager).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Work hours: Varies based on team needs.
• This role is performed primarily in an office environment; typical duties include desk-based work, collaboration in person and via remote tools.

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Other Important Information

• Travel: approximately 5–10% required.
• This role requires adherence to all applicable U.S. employment laws. Applicants located in the posting state (Washington) are encouraged to review state-specific policies; the employer will provide required disclosures where applicable.
• Confidential Client is committed to reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, please let Careertakes know so we can coordinate with our 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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