Software Developer​/Data Engineer - Entry Level

Software Developer/Data Engineer – Entry Level

Category:
Software Development/Engineering

Main location:
United States, Alabama, Birmingham

Position : J

Employment Type:

Graduate

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.

• 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 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

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 $57,100 – $94,200.

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. You’ll develop innovative solutions, build relationships with teammates and clients, and access global capabilities to scale your ideas.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color,…