Job Description
Software Engineer -- Entry Level
Category: Software Development/ Engineering
Main location: United States, Texas, Austin
Alternate Location(s): United States, Texas, Belton
Position ID:J0824-1819
Employment Type: Graduate
Position Description:
Launch a world class career.
Businesses everywhere are rapidly building AI solutions to turn their data into information. Currently, we have an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer to join our AI & ML team. Our software engineers are passionate about deriving business value from complex data. They are critical in enabling our clients to make data-driven decisions. In this role, you will collaborate with a cross-functional team while individually contributing to project deliverables that meet our clients' needs. As a Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work with data from various industries and build AI applications to develop actionable insights for our clients. This role is ideal for someone who quickly wants to develop expertise in various industries, technologies, and in business consulting. Our team works hard to provide creative solutions to those who need it, but we also have fun exploring opportunities and stretching our capabilities.
This position is located in Austin, TX and Belton, TX in a hybrid working model.
**Fall Application Period is from August 26, 2024 through November 11, 2024**
Your future duties and responsibilities:
How you'll make an impact
- Become a subject matter expert in modern technology stacks, including platforms such as Azure, Snowflake/Databricks, GCP
- Learn and implement best practices in building and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Python, SQL, and modern data engineering tools
- Design and develop APIs to facilitate data integration and communication between various systems
- Gain exposure to Generative AI and Large Language Models through hands-on projects and training
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, stakeholders across projects, and work assignments
- Upskill on emerging technologies and tools by actively earning relevant certifications and participating in learning opportunities
- Educate and learn from other team members about various technologies and industries
- Participate in development of software solutions for clients, contributing to coding, developing and testing any necessary tasks
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
What you'll bring
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (i.e.: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar major with extensive computer-based or technical content)
- Experience with SQL, Java, C++, J2EE, C# and/or .Net development
- The ability to learn and understand new technologies quickly
- A great attitude and desire for learning
- Excellent problem solving, written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility and ability to deal with ambiguity
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Ability to work in the U.S. permanently
Personal Characteristics
- Passion for continuously learning new technologies and developing own knowledge and expertise
- Experience working in a fast-paced team environment
- Data-driven approach towards solving complex problems
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to explain technical problems or concepts to non-technical users
Technical Skills
- Understanding of emerging technologies such as Generative AI, Large Language models, and their impact on modern software development
- Knowledge of data engineering concepts, cloud computing platforms, and integration of AI/ML in software solutions
- Thorough understanding of software development concepts and architecture design models
- Proficiency in Python and SQL
BA, BS, BSBA, or MS in Management/Business Analytics, MIS, Computer Science, Information Technology Management, or related field
Let's talk about 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
- Member assistance program
- Wellness program
- Member resource groups that provide community
The best version of you starts here
We're a global company of owners. Over 90,000 members 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. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $61,200 - $100,900 per year.
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What you can expect from us:
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.
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