Software Developer​/Data Engineer Entry Level

Overview

Position Description

Launch a world-class career with us.

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 that spans impactful solutions across enterprises and agencies? If so, CGI is the place for you.

As a Software Developer/Data Engineer, you'll be an integral part of a highly collaborative team, working alongside architects, engineers, and stakeholders to design, build, and deliver software solutions that elevate IT services. At CGI, you’re encouraged to explore your full potential, free from predefined boundaries and guided by the unique value of your contributions.

This position is in Birmingham, AL in a hybrid working model.

Spring Application Period:
Monday, January 18th, 2026 – Friday, February 27th, 2026

• Design, prototype, and develop front-end, back-end, and full-stack software using modern languages and frameworks (e.g., .NET, Java, open-source stacks, React).
• Apply software design patterns and best practices for scalable, maintainable code.
• Collaborate with team members to continuously improve approaches and tools.
• Build database-integrated and data-enabled solutions, including ETL pipelines, using contemporary database technologies.
• Deliver analytics and reporting solutions by working with data models, queries, and visualizations.
• Contribute to projects that leverage AI or machine learning capabilities within software and data solutions.
• Conduct peer code reviews, participate in Agile rituals, and contribute to engineering discussions.
• Support quality assurance by understanding its value, helping craft test plans, and executing test cases.
• Create technical documentation, including requirement specs, design docs, and user manuals.

This role includes opportunities to focus on application development, data and analytics work, or a blend of both, depending on project needs.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related technical field
• Foundational experience in software development (SQL, Java, C#, .NET, J2EE, C++).
• Strong ability to learn new frameworks and technologies quickly.
• A growth-oriented mindset and a passion for learning.
• Excellent analytical thinking, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort with ambiguity, adaptability, and team-oriented collaboration.
• Ability to work in the U.S. permanently and without restriction.

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Share purchase plan with a company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Up to 14 weeks of Maternity Leave with full pay
• 4-week Parental Leave for all non-birth parents
• Attorney-assisted will preparation
• Health savings account
• Disability, life, and accidental death insurance
• Pet insurance
• Work-life balance and flexibility
• Tuition assistance continuous learning opportunities
• Training, mentoring, and career development
• Partner assistance program
• Wellness program

The best version of you starts here

We’re a global company of owners. Over 90,000 partners strong, we bring our diverse backgrounds and perspectives together to solve some of IT and business consulting’s toughest problems for some of the world’s best companies. Looking for a place that empowers you to explore your full potential and shape your own career? The scale and reach of our impact offer you just that.

Join a team of great people, collaborate on meaningful work, and serve the communities you call home while you do it.

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.

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