Software Engineer (Entry Level)

SkillStorm; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary from day one

Enterprise-level training & certs

Placement with Fortune 100 companies &

Health, vision, dental, life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

SkillStorm is expanding the next generation of software professionals through a 12-week paid training program, transitioning into real enterprise or government projects on day one. You’ll be part of a team, work on live code, and continue in a defined path from qualification to deployment in a client setting.

Ideal candidates have a CS/IT degree and at least 1 year of technical work experience, with fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, databases/SQL, and OO languages like Java or C#.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or related field.
• At least 1 year of technical work experience.
• Working understanding of data structures, algorithms, databases and SQL; OO programming (Java/C#).

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve applications using client languages, frameworks and tools.
• Write clean, efficient, well-organized code meeting professional standards.
• Troubleshoot defects and provide technical support.

Skills

Data structures

Algorithms

SQL

OO programming (Java/C#)

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/IT

Tools

Java

C#

SQL

Job description

Your first software role shouldn't be a gamble. At SkillStorm, getting new engineers launched is the whole business.

We develop technology professionals for Fortune 100 enterprises and U.S. government agencies. You'll start with 12 weeks of paid, hands-on training, working on real projects as part of a team, and then deploy directly to an enterprise or government client, effective day one. You won't pay for a course. You'll be paid in a real role with a defined path from "qualified" to "deployed professional."

Who we're looking for

This role is designed for people at the start of their technical careers: recent graduates, career changers who already have a technical foundation, and transitioning service members and veterans. If you have the fundamentals, the drive, and want a structured way into enterprise software work, keep reading.

How to qualify

You'll need:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related technical field
• At least 1 year of technical work experience

You should also have a working understanding of programming fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, databases and SQL, and software development in an object-oriented language like Java or C#.

Every applicant who meets one of those paths gets an individual review for fit. Deciding that is our job, so don't rule yourself out.

What sets strong candidates apart

• Sharp problem-solving and logical reasoning skills
• Clear written and verbal communication with both teammates and stakeholders
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. government security clearance
• Willingness to relocate for a client placement
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. as a SkillStorm W2 employee (no C2C arrangements)

A note for veterans and transitioning service members

Structured training, a clear mission, clearance-eligible work, and relocation support: this model fits the way you already work. We actively want you in this pipeline.

• Develop and improve applications using your client's languages, frameworks, and tools
• Write clean, efficient, well-organized code that meets professional standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects, and provide technical support
• Take part in code reviews, both giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Work with stakeholders to turn business requirements into technical specifications
• Support testing and production deployments, and keep technical documentation current
• Stay up to date on industry tools and techniques through ongoing training

What you get with SkillStorm

• A competitive salary, paid from day one, not training you fund yourself
• Enterprise-level technology training and certifications
• Placement with Fortune 100 companies and government agencies
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance, plus a 401(k)
• Ongoing mentorship and support through training and into placement

About SkillStorm

Founded in 2002, SkillStorm was built on the mission of accelerating careers in high-demand technologies. We build customer-ready technology workforces for top Fortune 100 companies, government, and system integrators within the U.S. Through collaboration with our software partners and customers, we create and advance purpose-built technology experts with the custom tech stacks, clearances, certifications, and location requirements of our clients. As a result, our clients realize their business initiatives faster with Day-One effective technology teams at scale.

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. EOE, including disability/vets.