Start your career in enterprise software with a salary on day one and a clear path to client work.

SkillStorm builds software talent for Fortune 100 companies and U.S. government agencies, and we're hiring early-career technologists to join that workforce. You'll start with 12 weeks of paid, immersive training, building projects in teams that reflect the work our clients actually do. After training, you'll move directly onto an assignment with an enterprise or government client. Training is free, you're a salaried employee from the start, and the progression from trainee to deployed engineer is mapped out for you.

This role suits people early in their technical careers, such as recent graduates or career changers with a technical background, who have strong fundamentals and want a structured way into enterprise development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree

2-3 years of W2 work experience, preferably in a technical role

Working knowledge of programming fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, databases and SQL, and object-oriented development in a language such as Java or C#

Ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance

Availability to work on-site in Ashburn, VA

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. as a SkillStorm W2 employee (no C2C)

Nice to have

Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication with teammates and stakeholders

What you'll do on assignment

Build and enhance applications using the client's languages, frameworks, and tools

Produce clean, efficient, maintainable code that meets professional standards

Diagnose and fix defects, and provide technical support as needed

Participate in code reviews, giving and receiving constructive feedback

Translate business requirements into technical specifications alongside stakeholders

Assist with testing and production releases, and maintain up-to-date technical documentation

Keep your skills current through continued training on industry tools and practices

What you'll get

Competitive salary starting day one, with no training costs to you

Enterprise-level technical training and industry certifications

Placement with Fortune 100 companies and government agencies

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k)

Mentorship and support throughout training and deployment

About SkillStorm

SkillStorm has helped people launch careers in high-demand technologies since 2002. We build client-ready technology teams for Fortune 100 companies, government agencies, and systems integrators across the country. SkillStorm is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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