Software Developer - Entry Level
Category: Software Development/ Engineering
Main location: United States, Virginia, Fairfax
Position ID:J0826-1428
Employment Type: Graduate
Position Description:
Are you driven by technology's ability to transform how businesses deliver real impact? Do you enjoy solving problems, building technology solutions, and collaborating with others to bring ideas to life?
As an Entry Level Software Developer, you'll work with cross functional teams to design, build, test, and enhance technology solutions that address client needs. You'll gain hands-on experience with modern development practices and AI-enabled workflows while building strong foundations in software development, problem-solving, and collaborative solution delivery.
Fall Application Period: Monday, August 24, 2026 - Friday, October 2, 2026
How You'll Make an Impact
• Develop and maintain software features using modern programming languages and frameworks, contributing to front-end, back-end, or full stack solutions.
• Work as part of an Agile team to design, code, test, and deliver applications, learning CGI's engineering practices and collaborating closely with peers.
• Apply emerging technologies - such as generative AI, cloud platforms, automation tools, or DevOps practices - based on project needs and team direction.
• Build and integrate APIs, data connections, and service components that enable secure and reliable system interoperability.
• Support debugging, troubleshooting, and performance improvements across application and system components.
• Work with databases, data models, and queries to support application functionality and basic analytics or reporting needs.
• Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly to accelerate coding, documentation, and testing, validating outputs through reviews and best practices.
• Document code, designs, and processes to support maintainability, clarity, and future enhancements.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into practical, scalable software solutions.
What You'll Bring
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineer or related field
• Foundational experience through coursework, internships, research, or personal projects
• with software development in languages such as Java, C#, .NET, Python, C++, or JavaScript, with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming
• Foundational experience with frontend frameworks such as React, Angular
• Working knowledge of SQL and basic familiarity with REST APIs and integration concepts
• Ability to learn new tools, frameworks, and technologies quickly
• Strong analytical thinking paired with clear written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptability, curiosity, and comfort working in collaborative, team-oriented environments
• Understanding of SDLC fundamentals, including basic testing practices and application development principles
• Familiarity with cloud concepts or hybrid/multi-cloud environments (coursework or projects welcome)
• Ability to work in the U.S. permanently and without restriction
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CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set level, experience and training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $58,000 - $105,300.
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