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entry level full stack developer/Java developerSynergisticIT • Richmond, VA, US
entry level full stack developer / Java developer

entry level full stack developer / Java developer

SynergisticIT • Richmond, VA, US
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Switch Careers Without Starting Over.

If you're coming from business, healthcare, education, operations, retail, QA, finance, or project management and you're thinking, "I want tech, but I'm not sure I belong,” you're already closer than you think. Career changers often bring advantages that traditional grads don't : real-world accountability, communication skills, stakeholder awareness, and the ability to execute under pressure. What usually holds career changers back isn't intelligence—it's the lack of a structured path that converts potential into hire-ready proof .

We're 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.

That's 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 don't need more uncertainty—they need a program built around outcomes : strong foundational training, portfolio development, interview coaching, and job placement execution. SynergisticIT's Job Placement Program (JOPP) is a placement-first model designed to bridge that gap.

Start here :

  • JOPP overview :
  • Java / Full Stack path :
  • Data / ML path :
  • Event videos (OCW / JavaOne / Gartner) :
  • USA Today article :
  • Contact form :

SynergisticIT 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 execution—because 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 win—if they're trained the right way. That's 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 can't 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 hired—because most programs optimize for "learning completion,” not job placement execution.

    Your career-change advantage

    If you've 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. That's where a job-placement-first pathway becomes the difference between "I'm learning” and "I'm employed.”

    If you're serious about switching into tech, don't do it alone and don't do it randomly. Build a plan and follow it with support.

    Career change truth : You don't have to start over—you have to start correctly. In tech, success isn't only about what you know; it's about how you build your profile and who guides your journey .

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