Entry Level Computer Programmer Jobs in Knoxville, TN

Software Developer - Entry Level
Category: Software Development/ Engineering
Main location: United States, Tennessee, Knoxville
Position ID:J0726-1267
Employment Type: Graduate
Position Description:
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 delivering impactful solutions across enterprises and agencies?
If so, CGI is the place where you can grow your potential.
As an Entry Level Software Developer, you'll be part of a highly collaborative team working alongside architects, engineers, and business stakeholders. You'll contribute to designing and building modern software solutions, gaining hands-on experience with emerging technologies while developing strong foundations in software engineering.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain software features using modern programming languages and frameworks, contributing to front-end, back-end, or full stack solutions.
• Work as part of an Agile team to design, code, test, and deliver applications, learning CGI's engineering practices and collaborating closely with peers.
• Apply emerging technologies-such as generative AI, cloud platforms, automation tools, or DevOps practices-based on project needs and team direction.
• Build and integrate APIs, data connections, and service components that enable secure and reliable system interoperability.
• Support debugging, troubleshooting, and performance improvements across application and system components.
• Work with databases, data models, and queries to support application functionality and basic analytics or reporting needs.
• Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly to accelerate coding, documentation, and testing, validating outputs through reviews and best practices.
• Document code, designs, and processes to support maintainability, clarity, and future enhancements.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into practical, scalable software solutions.
This role includes opportunities to focus on application development, data and analytics, cloud-ready delivery, or a blend-based on project needs and your professional interests.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineer or related field
• Foundational experience with software development in languages such as Java, C#, .NET, Python, C++, or JavaScript, with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming
• Foundational experience with frontend frameworks such as React, Angular
• Working knowledge of SQL and basic familiarity with REST APIs and integration concepts
• Ability to learn new tools, frameworks, and technologies quickly
• Strong analytical thinking paired with clear written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptability, curiosity, and comfort working in collaborative, team-oriented environments
• Understanding of SDLC fundamentals, including basic testing practices and application development principles
• Familiarity with cloud concepts or hybrid/multi-cloud environments (coursework or projects welcome)
• Ability to work in the U.S. permanently and without restriction
The best version of you starts here
We're a global company of owners. Over 90,000 partners strong, we bring our various 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.
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 $68,000 - $75,000 per year.
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.
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.
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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. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, 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.