AI Developer - Entry Level - Multiple positions available - US Citizenship Req

Entry-Level Software Engineer Smoothstack is hiring multiple entry-level software engineers for an opportunity that combines paid technical training with a direct path to an engineering team within the federal services arm of one of the world's largest technology consulting firms. If you're an early-career software developer, junior software engineer, full-stack developer, or application developer with a solid coding foundation from coursework, projects, internships, or other hands-on experience, this opportunity is designed to help you take the next step into professional enterprise software engineering. You'll start with 10 weeks of paid, intensive training focused on AI-assisted full-stack development, secure software engineering, cloud delivery, testing, and the practices used by enterprise engineering teams. Then you'll join the client's engineering team in a hybrid role in Arlington, VA or Washington, DC, building and modernizing software that supports U.S. government agencies. The opportunity at a glance Multiple entry-level software engineering positions availablePaid from day one with a biweekly stipend and benefits during training10 weeks of remote, team-based software engineering training$75,000–$80,000 Year 1 salary$95,000 Year 2 salaryHybrid assignment in Arlington, VA or Washington, DCStart your career where enterprise scale meets national impact, inside the federal services arm of one of the world's largest technology consulting firmsBuild alongside experienced engineers on complex government systems and gain the kind of enterprise experience that can accelerate what comes nextOpportunity to convert directly to the client after 12 monthsUp to $3,000 in relocation assistanceNo training repayment requirementWhat you'll learn This isn't a learn-to-code bootcamp. You bring the coding foundation. Smoothstack prepares you to use it inside a modern enterprise engineering environment. During the 10-week program, you'll work through Agile sprints, technical tickets, code reviews, and production-style projects while developing skills in: AI-assisted software development, testing, debugging, and documentationFull-stack application development and API designJava, Python, Spring Boot, Node.js, React, and related technologiesAutomated testing, code quality, and software reliabilityCI/CD, Docker, cloud deployment, and development automationSecure and compliant use of AI in regulated environmentsYou'll finish the program with a production-style capstone before moving onto your client assignment. What you'll do as a software engineer You'll work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to production applications, services, and modernization initiatives. As part of the engineering team, you'll: Build and enhance full-stack applications, APIs, and microservicesDevelop software using Java, Python, Spring Boot, Node.js, React, and related technologiesUse AI coding tools to support implementation, refactoring, testing, debugging, and documentationHelp modernize and containerize existing applicationsDevelop automated unit and integration testsContribute to CI/CD workflows and cloud deploymentsTroubleshoot applications using logs, documentation, and development toolsParticipate in technical design discussions, proofs of concept, code reviews, and Agile developmentCollaborate with software engineers, product teams, security, and compliance partnersWho should apply This opportunity is designed for entry-level and junior software developers who are ready to move from coursework, projects, or internships into professional software engineering. You should have: U.S. citizenshipHands-on coding experience through coursework, projects, internships, or similar technical workA strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and web or backend development conceptsThe ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively on an Agile software development teamWillingness to work hybrid in Arlington, VA or Washington, DC after trainingCompensation and benefits During the 10-week training program, you'll receive a biweekly stipend plus benefits. Once deployed to the client assignment: Year 1 salary: $75,000–$80,000Year 2 salary: $95,000Medical, dental, and vision insuranceMatching 401(k)Voluntary life insurance11 paid days off per yearIndustry certification opportunitiesUp to $3,000 in relocation assistanceAfter 12 months on assignment, you'll have the opportunity to convert to a full-time role directly with the client. Build the experience that comes next. You already have the coding foundation. Now build experience as a professional software engineer working on enterprise applications where security, reliability, scale, and engineering standards matter every day. Smoothstack gives you the training, the client opportunity, and the environment to turn that foundation into a software engineering career. Apply to get started. Equal Opportunity Employment Smoothstack is an equal opportunity employer. A