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Software Developer – Entry Level (Top Secret Clearance Required)

CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.

Fairfax, VAJob$58–105K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$58–105K/yr
Location
Fairfax, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The entry-level Software Developer works with cross-functional teams to design, build, test, and enhance technology solutions for client needs. The role contributes to front-end, back-end, or full-stack applications, APIs, integrations, and database functionality, while supporting debugging and performance improvements. Developers use modern practices and AI-assisted workflows, collaborate with stakeholders, and document code and processes. A bachelor’s degree and ability to work permanently in the U.S. without restriction are stated.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Software Development, nice to haveObject-Oriented Programming, nice to haveJava, nice to haveC#, nice to have.NET, nice to havePython, nice to haveC++, nice to haveJavaScript, nice to haveReact, nice to haveAngular, nice to haveSQL, nice to haveREST APIs, nice to haveAnalytical Thinking, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveAdaptability, nice to haveCuriosity, nice to haveSDLC, nice to haveTesting, nice to haveCloud Computing, nice to haveHybrid Cloud, nice to haveMulti-Cloud, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Related, nice to haveFoundational Software Development Experience, nice to haveU.S. Work Without Restriction, required

Full job description

Software Developer – Entry Level (Top Secret Clearance Required)

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?

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.

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

#CGIEarlyCareers

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.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at [email protected] . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

CGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, to include disability and protected veteran status; we are committed to compliance with U.S. laws and regulations.

How this job compares

Set against the 39,835 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$58–105K/yr
  • Virginia median$125–202K/yr1,663 salary ranges
  • US median$132–214K/yr31,909 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $82K, is 50% below the Virginia median midpoint ($165K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,966 open Software Engineer jobs in Virginia and 39,835 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (32,802 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 12,438 of the 39,835 open Software Engineer jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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