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Entry level java Microservices spring boot developerMLAI engineer

SynergisticIT

Job Location:

University Park, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 95000 - 154000

Posted: 24 October 2026 (15 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 21 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Switch Careers Without Starting Over.
If youre coming from business healthcare education operations retail QA finance or project management and youre thinking I want tech but Im not sure I belong youre already closer than you think. Career changers often bring advantages that traditional grads dont: real-world accountability communication skills stakeholder awareness and the ability to execute under pressure. What usually holds career changers back isnt intelligenceits the lack of a structured path that converts potential into hire-ready proof.
SynergisticIT is a unique blend of software development specialized staffing and an industrydriven tech bootcamp. Since 2010 weve been dedicated to bridging the gap between top-tier companies and highly skilled tech professionals. Our dual focus allows us to support clients with exceptional talent in Java Data Science AI and Data Engineering while also helping jobseekers strengthen their expertise through targeted upskilling. Over the years weve helped candidates secure roles at leading organizations such as Visa Client PayPal Apple Wayfair Yum Brands and hundreds of other innovative companies across the United States.

Were actively considering candidates for full-time client roles across software and data: entry-level programming Java full stack Java/Python development DevOps automation and data tracks (analytics engineering science ML/AI). Our core focus remains Java/Full Stack/DevOps and Data/Analytics/Engineering/ML.

Thats why a job oriented approach matters far more than a training-only course. Most bootcamps teach you concepts and then leave you to figure it out. Career changers dont need more uncertaintythey need a program built around outcomes: strong foundational training portfolio development interview coaching and job placement execution. SynergisticITs Job Placement Program (JOPP) is a placement-first model designed to bridge that gap.
If you want to explore the program directly here are the key links:

Job Placement Program (JOPP):
Java Job Placement Program
Data Science / Data Jobs Program
Event videos (OCW JavaOne Gartner):
USA Today feature
Contact form: since 2010 has supported candidates in landing full-time roles at large employers (often citing examples such as Google Apple PayPal Visa Client Western Union Wells Fargo Banking Client Client Wayfair and more) with offers commonly reported in the $95k$154k range based on role and stack. Career changers tend to do especially well when they combine their domain knowledge (finance healthcare ops) with strong tech executionbecause employers love candidates who understand both the business and the build.
Why career changers struggle
Bootcamps are often designed for speed not depth. They compress learning skip fundamentals and push people into shallow projects. Then graduates face interviews where employers ask:
- Can you explain your architecture choices
- Do you understand data structures and complexity
- Can you debug under pressure
- Can you design APIs and handle edge cases
- Can you write SQL and interpret data correctly
Career changers can absolutely winif theyre trained the right way. Thats why SynergisticIT emphasizes deep skill-building aligned to interviews and production expectations plus structured job placement support.
A practical view of what roles are hiring (and what SynergisticIT focuses on)
Career changers often ask Which roles should I target A realistic and employable set includes:
- Entry-level software programming roles (backend or full stack)
- Java full stack development roles (often enterprise-friendly)
- Python/Java developer roles (broad compatibility)
- DevOps/Cloud automation roles
- Data roles: Data Analyst BI Analyst Data Engineer Data Scientist
- ML/AI Engineer roles (when supported by solid fundamentals)
Who this program is often ideal for
Career switchers tend to be a strong fit if they match any of these:
- Professionals changing careers into tech who need structure and speed
- Candidates who completed Udemy/Coursera/university bootcamps but still cant land interviews
- People who can learn quickly but need real portfolio and interview readiness
- Candidates with gaps layoffs or non-traditional resumes
- International candidates navigating OPT/STEM timelines
SynergisticIT candidates (often around 30%) join after trying other bootcamps or online courses and still not getting hiredbecause most programs optimize for learning completion not job placement execution.
Your career-change advantage
If youve worked in another industry you bring:
- Business context (why the software matters)
- Communication (working across teams)
- Reliability (showing up delivering)
- Problem solving (real deadlines real constraints)
Your missing piece is usually: technical depth modern tools and interview confidence. Thats where a job-placement-first pathway becomes the difference between Im learning and Im employed.
If youre serious about switching into tech dont do it alone and dont do it randomly. Build a plan and follow it with support.
Career change truth: You dont have to start overyou have to start tech success isnt only about what you know; its about how you build your profile and who guides your journey.