Software Developer Intern – Top Secret Clearance Required

Turn your passion for technology into a launchpad for your career.

Are you fascinated by how technology can transform businesses and shape industries? Do you thrive on solving problems, learning new skills, and making an impact from day one? At CGI, our Software Developer Internship is more than a summer job, it’s your entry point into a dynamic career in IT consulting.

As a Software Developer Intern, you’ll work alongside talented professionals to design, develop, and deliver innovative solutions for some of the most influential organizations in the world. You’ll gain hands-on experience with modern tools, agile methodologies, and real client challenges, all while being part of a collaborative, growth-focused environment that invests in your future.

This position is in Fairfax, VA in a hybrid working model.

Spring Application Period: Monday, January 19, 2026

• Friday, February 27, 2026

What You’ll Do • Learn our business, industry, and client landscape to understand how we create value. • Collaborate with experienced consultants and developers on real-world projects. • Translate client requirements into systems designs and functional applications. • Develop and maintain applications using industry-standard programming languages and frameworks. • Support database maintenance, configuration management, and software installations. • Participate in software testing, debugging, and reporting to ensure quality solutions.

What You’ll Bring • Currently enrolled as a Junior in credits at an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with significant technical coursework. • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about technology solutions. • Eagerness to learn new tools, frameworks, and methodologies quickly. • Excellent communication skills for working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Flexibility, adaptability, and comfort with ambiguity. • Ability to work in the U.S. permanently and without restriction.

What You’ll Gain • Hands-on experience with the technical components of live client projects. • Mentorship from industry experts and opportunities to expand your professional network. • Exposure to leading-edge tools, technologies, and agile development practices. • A collaborative team culture where your ideas are valued from day one. • Clear visibility into career paths within CGI — with many interns transitioning to full-time roles.

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.

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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 $20 - $26 per hour.