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CGI

Software Developer – Entry Level

CGI, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview 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, 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 Chicago, IL in a hybrid working model.

Fall Application Period: Monday, August 25th 2025 – Friday, October 3rd 2025

Responsibilities

Design, prototype, and develop software using modern languages and frameworks (e.g., .NET, Java, open-source stacks).

Apply software design patterns and best practices for scalable, maintainable code.

Collaborate with team members to continuously improve approaches and tools.

Build database-integrated solutions, ETL pipelines, and reporting tools using contemporary database technologies.

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.

Qualifications What You’ll Bring

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.

Benefits

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

Compensation A reasonable estimate of the current range is $62,800 - $103,700.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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 US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. 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. Depending on the role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, 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.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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