Software Developer – Entry Level

CGI•Fairfax, VA

About The Position

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? If so, CGI offers a place where you can grow your career, build your skills, and make a real impact from day one. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.