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# Software Developer - Entry Level (Top Secret Clearance Required)

- **Company:** CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $57,100.0 - $103,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Information Systems, Databases, Computer Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Software Design Patterns, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Information Technology, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** July 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B625F3BE15354711A357FFAFA15E14DD/job/

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.


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