Software Engineering Associate Consultant (Graduating Dec 2025- Summer 2026)

CapTech Consulting • Richmond, VA

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a recent graduate stepping into a Software Engineering Consultant role at CapTech, you'll find a supportive and inclusive environment where collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. You'll have the chance to contribute to designing and delivering innovative solutions for a diverse range of clients while being part of a team that values different perspectives and ideas. At CapTech, our Software Engineers tackle real-world challenges, collaborating with senior Software Engineer Consultants who are committed to crafting flexible and scalable solutions to meet the varied needs of our clients. You'll have the opportunity to work with Fortune 500 corporations across multiple industries, gaining exposure to a full stack of cutting-edge technologies. The role includes hands-on, client-facing experience from the start, supported by a client-simulated boot camp. This immersive 3-week program will kickstart your journey as an Associate Consultant in a one-year Discovery Program, designed to support your transition from college to CapTech. The company offers continuous learning opportunities, including workshops, cross-training, and social events that foster networking and skill development across different areas of the business. You will engage in a coaching culture, mentored by Subject Matter Experts, with a commitment to professional growth that ensures you can discover and pursue what you're passionate about through various consulting projects. CapTech is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, and supported.

Requirements

• Candidates should be on track to graduate in December 2025 or Spring/Summer 2026 with a bachelor's/+1/accelerated masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills are essential, including both oral and written abilities, to collaborate effectively in team settings and communicate ideas clearly to clients and colleagues.
• A strong aptitude for analytical thinking and problem-solving, along with a genuine desire to learn and grow in the field of software engineering.
• Graduate students are only considered if they went straight to grad school from undergrad and have no prior full-time work experience.
• Applicants must be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Project or internship experience in developing software applications and scripts is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing applications using leading front-end and back-end technologies for web, mobile, cloud, web services, and DevOps.
• Utilizing a diverse range of development platforms and languages, including but not limited to Java, .NET, C#, Python, Go, Android, iOS, JavaScript, React, Angular, Node.js, AWS, GCP, and Azure.
• Collaborating with client stakeholders to craft systems that serve their customers in innovative and effective ways.

Benefits

• Learning & Development – Programs offering certification and tuition support, digital on-demand learning courses, mentorship, and skill development paths
• Modern Health –A mental health and well-being platform that provides 1:1 care, group support sessions, and self-serve resources to support employees and their families through life’s ups and downs
• Carrot Fertility –Inclusive fertility and family-forming coverage for all paths to parenthood – including adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, pregnancy, and more – and opportunities for employer-sponsored funds to help pay for care
• Fringe –A company paid stipend program for personalized lifestyle benefits, allowing employees to choose benefits that matter most to them – ranging from vendors like Netflix, Spotify, and GrubHub to services like student loan repayment, travel, fitness, and more
• Employee Resource Groups – Employee-led committees that embrace and incorporate diversity and inclusion into our day-to-day operations
• Philanthropic Partnerships – Opportunities to engage in partnerships and pro-bono projects that support our communities
• 401(k) Matching – Generous matching and no vesting period to help you continue to build financial wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level