Entry-Level Software Developer
Summary
Entry-level developers learn Java, Spring, REST APIs, SQL, TypeScript, and Angular through an 8-week program, then work on client projects.
About Cook Systems
Since 1990, Cook Systems has partnered with organizations across the country to solve technology challenges and build strong technology teams. As a veteran-owned IT consulting company, we combine decades of industry experience with a continued focus on how technology, AI, and the way people work are evolving.
Our work spans technology consulting, talent development, and AI-enabled solutions. We value people who take ownership, adapt quickly, communicate well, and care about the quality of their work. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the opportunity to keep building your skills, contribute to meaningful client work, and grow with a company that continues to evolve with the industry.
Launch Your Software Development Career with FastTrack
Our next cohort begins Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Cook Systems is seeking motivated developers for FastTrack, our free, selective 8-week online program designed to prepare qualified participants for software development opportunities with Cook Systems clients.
FastTrack is built for developers who already have a technical foundation and are ready to take the next step. This is not an introductory coding program. Participants are expected to enter with programming experience and the ability to build software.
Why FastTrack?
Breaking into software development can be difficult, even when you already have the skills to build software—especially in a market where developers are increasingly expected to know how to work effectively with AI.
FastTrack helps close the gap between having a development foundation and being ready to contribute on a professional technology team. We invest in FastTrack because our goal is to develop qualified developers and prepare them for opportunities with Cook Systems clients.
FastTrack operates on a high-trust model. There is no tuition, no income-share agreement, and no repayment agreement. In return, we ask participants to take the opportunity seriously: communicate, do the work, collaborate, respond to feedback, remain committed throughout the program, and give Cook Systems a fair opportunity after graduation to help connect you with client opportunities.
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What You’ll Develop
FastTrack is an intensive learning program that builds from backend development to frontend development and full-stack application development.
Technical areas include:
- Java and object-oriented programming
- Spring and Spring Boot
- REST APIs and web services
- SQL and relational databases
- JavaScript and TypeScript
- Angular
- Git and collaborative development workflows
- Testing, debugging, and code quality
- Full-stack application development
- Agile development practices
You’ll apply those skills through hands-on development, collaborative projects, technical assessments, and feedback.
The program incorporates career readiness and professional development focused on interviewing, communication, teamwork, and preparing to work in a professional client environment. FastTrack also prepares you for a development environment where generative AI is part of the developer toolkit. You’ll learn to use AI to support development work while building the judgment to evaluate its output and use it effectively and responsibly.
Who Should Apply?
FastTrack is selective and designed for developers with existing experience.
You may be a strong fit if you:
- Have hands-on programming experience
- Have built software applications or development projects
- Have experience with Java or another object-oriented programming language
- Have a foundation in frontend, backend, or web development
- Want to expand your capabilities across the full development stack
- Are comfortable being assessed on your technical skills
- Work well with others and are receptive to feedback
- Are serious about pursuing professional software development opportunities
Your experience may come from professional work, an internship, college coursework, a boot camp, technical training, or substantial independent projects.
FastTrack is not designed for candidates with no prior software development experience. You do not need to already be a full-stack developer—that is the gap FastTrack is designed to help you close.
What to Expect
Admission to FastTrack is selective, and applicants should expect a screening process that evaluates whether they have the technical foundation needed to succeed in the program. Once admitted, participants should expect to devote approximately 25–30 hours per week for 8 weeks to instruction, assignments, assessments, projects, collaboration, and career preparation.
If you have already invested in becoming a developer and are ready to strengthen your skills and pursue the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. Learn more at .
Additional Details
Workplace Setting: Remote #LI-Remote
Job Type: Contract
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Job Function: Information Technology
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The benefits listed below are available once FastTrack graduates are hired by Cook Systems and placed with a client.
Benefits at Cook Systems
We want our employees to have benefits that support their health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Eligible Cook Systems employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package beginning the first of the month following their hire date, including:
- Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with two plan options
- Dental and vision coverage
- Life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care FSA options through Navia
- Health Gap Insurance through Sun Life
- 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard, with eligibility after six months
Beyond benefits, Cook Systems is a place where we expect people to take ownership of their work, communicate openly, continue learning, and contribute to the teams and clients they support.
We have been building technology careers and client partnerships for more than three decades, and we continue to evolve with the industry. If you’re looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work, develop your capabilities, and be part of what comes next in technology, we’d like to hear from you.
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