Technology Rotation Program
The Technology Rotation Program at Confidential Client is a two-year full-time development initiative designed for high-performing graduates to gain comprehensive experience across front-end, back-end, data/AI, and infrastructure technology areas. Participants will develop technical and leadership skills through four six-month rotations, culminating in placement as a Software Engineer within Confidential Client IT department at their Ann Arbor headquarters. This program offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies and real-world projects in a leading digital retail environment.
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, Restaurant & Foodservice (Technology).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Overview
This is an early-career Technology Rotation Program based in Ann Arbor, MI. The two-year rotational program is designed for high-performing new graduates who want hands-on experience across software development functions (front-end, back-end, data/AI, and infrastructure) and a clear path into a Software Engineering role at our Confidential Client. Successful participants complete four ~6-month rotations and are placed into a Software Engineering role at the end of the program.
What You’ll Do
- Work on real product and platform projects with cross-functional engineering teams
- Rotate through four technical areas to gain broad exposure to software engineering practices and systems
- Develop production-quality code, APIs, or data products under mentorship
- Participate in technical and leadership training, code reviews, and sprint planning
- Contribute to reliability, performance, and automation improvements for large-scale systems
- Present learnings and deliverables to technical and business stakeholders
Rotational Areas
- Front-End Development — Build web or native iOS/Android applications. Technologies may include HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Redux, XState, Swift/SwiftUI, Kotlin/Jetpack Compose and related toolchains. Focus: responsive design, accessibility, and performance.
- Back-End Development — Work on server-side services, APIs, and data stores using Java, .NET/C#, and SQL/NoSQL databases. Focus: API design, service integration, and backend scalability.
- Data / Artificial Intelligence — Support data platforms, analytics, engineering, and AI initiatives. Focus: building scalable data products that inform business decisions and power intelligent features.
- Infrastructure — Collaborate with SRE, Infrastructure, and Network Engineering to improve reliability and scalability using cloud-native tooling, automation, and observability best practices.
Who We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)
- Graduating Winter ’27 or Spring ’27 with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Strong interest in software development; preference for candidates with exposure to .NET/C#, Java, or modern front-end stacks
- Prior internship or co-op experience in IT / software development strongly preferred
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and in teams
- Leadership experience through school, work, or extracurricular activities is a plus
- Commitment to grow into a cross-functional contributor and future engineering leader
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated salary: $51,217 per year (estimated)
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Medical, dental & vision benefits active from day one of employment
- No-cost mental health support for employees and dependents
- Childcare tuition discounts; fertility and adoption assistance
- No-cost fitness, nutrition, and wellness programs
- 401(k) matching contributions; company bonus; employee stock purchase discount
Location & Logistics
- Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan — onsite at the client’s headquarters for rotations
- Candidates must reside in the Ann Arbor area or be willing to relocate prior to starting the program
- This role is offered and managed by our Confidential Client; employment terms and onboarding are set by the client.
Keywords & Skills (for search)
- Technology Rotation Program Ann Arbor MI
- New grad software engineering rotational program
- Front-end development, React, Swift, Kotlin
- Back-end development, Java, .NET/C#
- Data engineering / AI, cloud infrastructure
- Entry-level software developer Ann Arbor
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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