Software Developer – Entry Level

About the role

Are you driven by the power of technology and its role in transforming business and government? Do you thrive in collaborative environments and want to build a career delivering impactful solutions across enterprises and agencies? If so, CGI is the place where you can grow your potential.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineer or related field
• Foundational experience with software development in languages such as Java, C#, .NET, Python, C++, or JavaScript, with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming
• Fundamental 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

Qualifications

• To Be Successful In This Role

To Be Successful In This Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineer or related field
• Foundational experience with software development in languages such as Java, C#, .NET, Python, C++, or JavaScript, with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming
• Fundamental 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

Skills

• Foundational experience with software development in languages such as Java, C#, .NET, Python, C++, or JavaScript, with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming
• Fundamental 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)

Benefits

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Schedule

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