Entry-Level Software Developer

Cook Systems•Nashville, TN

14h•Remote

About The Position

Cook Systems is seeking motivated developers for FastTrack, our free, selective 8-week online program designed to prepare qualified participants for software development opportunities with Cook Systems clients. FastTrack is built for developers who already have a technical foundation and are ready to take the next step. This is not an introductory coding program. Participants are expected to enter with programming experience and the ability to build software. FastTrack helps close the gap between having a development foundation and being ready to contribute on a professional technology team. We invest in FastTrack because our goal is to develop qualified developers and prepare them for opportunities with Cook Systems clients. FastTrack operates on a high-trust model. There is no tuition, no income-share agreement, and no repayment agreement. In return, we ask participants to take the opportunity seriously: communicate, do the work, collaborate, respond to feedback, remain committed throughout the program, and give Cook Systems a fair opportunity after graduation to help connect you with client opportunities. The program incorporates career readiness and professional development focused on interviewing, communication, teamwork, and preparing to work in a professional client environment. FastTrack also prepares you for a development environment where generative AI is part of the developer toolkit. You’ll learn to use AI to support development work while building the judgment to evaluate its output and use it effectively and responsibly.

Requirements

Hands-on programming experience.
Experience building software applications or development projects.
Experience with Java or another object-oriented programming language.
A foundation in frontend, backend, or web development.
Comfort being assessed on technical skills.
Ability to work well with others and be receptive to feedback.
Serious about pursuing professional software development opportunities.
Prior software development experience (professional work, internship, college coursework, boot camp, technical training, or substantial independent projects).
Technical foundation needed to succeed in the program.

Nice To Haves

Want to expand capabilities across the full development stack.

Responsibilities

Participate in an 8-week online program focused on backend, frontend, and full-stack application development.
Apply learned skills through hands-on development, collaborative projects, technical assessments, and feedback.
Engage in career readiness and professional development activities, including interview preparation and teamwork.
Learn to use AI to support development work and evaluate its output responsibly.
Take ownership of work, communicate openly, continue learning, and contribute to teams and clients.