Entry Level Software Developer

SkillStorm Commercial Services LLC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

SkillStorm Commercial Services LLC is offering a paid 12-week training program for aspiring software professionals in the United States. Participants will work on real team projects during training and deploy to enterprise or government clients from day one.

Qualified candidates include new graduates, career changers with a technical foundation, and transitioning service members. The role requires fundamentals in programming and the ability to obtain US security clearance; relocation may be

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience required.
• At least one year of W2 experience in a technical role.
• Strong fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, databases, SQL.
• Experience with Java or C# in an OO language is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance applications for client deployments.
• Write clean, efficient, well-structured code to professional standards.
• Diagnose and fix defects; provide technical support.
• Participate in code reviews and give/receive feedback.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications with stakeholders.
• Support testing and deployment to production; maintain documentation.
• Keep current with industry tools and techniques through ongoing training.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Security clearance

Relocation

US work eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field

Equivalent technical experience

One year of W2 technical experience

Tools

Java

C#

SQL

Job description

Start your software career with a company whose entire business is launching them.

SkillStorm builds technology talent for Fortune 100 enterprises and U.S. government agencies. You'll spend 12 weeks in paid, hands-on training working real, team-based projects — then deploy directly to an enterprise or government client, effective day one. This isn't a course you pay for. It's a paid role with a clear path from "qualified" to "deployed professional."

We're hiring people early in their technical careers — including recent graduates, career changers with a technical foundation, and transitioning service members and veterans — who have the fundamentals and the drive, and want a structured path into enterprise software work.

Do you qualify? You likely do if you have one of the following:

• A bachelor's degree in a related technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or similar), or
• At least one year of W2 experience in a technical role, or
• Equivalent technical experience we'll review with you individually.

Plus a working understanding of programming fundamentals — data structures, algorithms, databases and SQL, and software development in an object-oriented language such as Java or C#.

A strong fit also looks like:

• Solid problem-solving and logical reasoning
• Clear written and verbal communication with teammates and stakeholders
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance
• Open to relocation for client placement
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on SkillStorm's W2 (not a C2C arrangement)

Veterans and transitioning service members:this model — structured training, a clear mission, clearance-eligible work, relocation handled — is built for the way you already operate. We actively want you in this pipeline.

What you'll do once deployed:

• Build and enhance applications using the languages, frameworks, and tools your client runs
• Write clean, efficient, well-structured code to professional standards
• Diagnose and fix defects; provide technical support and resolution
• Participate in code reviews — give and receive constructive feedback
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications with stakeholders
• Support testing and deployment to production; maintain technical documentation
• Keep current with industry tools and techniques through ongoing training

Why people choose SkillStorm:

• Competitive salary — a paid role from day one, not paid training you fund
• Enterprise-grade technology training and certifications
• Work for Fortune 100 companies and government agencies
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance with 401(k)
• Continuous mentorship and support throughout training and placement

About SkillStorm: Founded in 2002, SkillStorm accelerates careers in high-demand technologies. We build customer-ready technology workforces for Fortune 100 companies, government, and systems integrators across the U.S. EOE, including disability/vets.

Pay Range: $52,000 – $57,000 per year

The posted salary range represents the good-faith minimum and maximum base pay for this role. Individual compensation is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, education, certifications, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.