Junior Software Engineer (Chicago)

SkillStorm Commercial Services LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental, and life保险

401(k) retirement plan

Mentorship throughout training and on-

Paid training and deployment pathway

Job summary

SkillStorm Commercial Services LLC is launching entry‑level software careers with a 12‑week paid training program. You’ll work on real team projects, then deploy to Fortune 100 clients or government agencies from day one.

Candidates may have a degree or some W2 technical experience and must show fundamentals in programming, data structures, and SQL, with OO languages like Java or C#. We welcome veterans and career changers, offer relocation for client placement, and provide entry into enterprise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or 1+ year of technical W2 experience.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, databases and SQL.
• Object‑oriented programming experience in Java or C#.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance applications using client languages, frameworks, and tools.
• Write clean, efficient code to professional standards.
• Diagnose and fix defects; provide technical support and resolution.
• Participate in code reviews and give/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.

Skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

At least one year of W2 experience in a technical role

Equivalent technical experience reviewable individually

Tools

Java

C#

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.