Software Developer Intern (Summer Internship Program)

Software Developer Intern (Summer Internship Program)

Position Description
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 New Brunswick, NJ in a hybrid working model.

Spring Application Period: Monday, January 19, 2026 – Friday, February 27, 2026

Your future duties and responsibilities
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.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
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.

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 $20.00 - $30.00 per hour.

#CGIEarlyCareers

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.