CGI is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, senior software developer to join a high-performing Agile team in designing and building modern, services-based web applications for a large government agency. Our team is using a modern development stack and various open-source technologies. You will have the opportunity to help build and modernize the system applications for cloud environments. Grow your leadership and technical skills with in-demand technologies in a fast-paced environment as part of an exciting, positive team that moves quickly and delivers quality software alongside a passionate customer
This position is located in Fairfax,VA; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.
As a senior full stack developer, you will collaborate with the team in an Agile setting to research best practices, design and develop application architecture, implement solutions, mentor fellow team members, and test and deploy solutions
Contribute to the ongoing architecture and development of a modern cloud-native applications built with technologies such as Angular and Java/Spring Boot.
Work closely with users, stakeholders, business analysts, and product managers to understand problem statements, functional and non-functional requirements
Collaborate with the team in an Agile setting to research best practices, design and develop microservice architectures, implement solutions, mentor fellow team members, and test and deploy solutions to AWS cloud environments
Write clean, well-organized code following best practices while sharing knowledge with the team to grow collective skills in building robust full applications
Participate in all phases of an Agile software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, estimation, coding, code reviews, and testing
Author and review frontend and backend code leveraging AI-assisted paired programming techniques
Deploy and manage applications on AWS using containerized environments and CI/CD pipelines
Develop and consume RESTful APIs, gaining experience in API design patterns and microservice communication
Build a solid understanding of data structures, problem solving, algorithm design, and data formats (JSON, YAML)
Participate in daily standups, code collaboration sessions, and sprint ceremonies to promote continuous progress
Engage in client, industry, and end-user discussions to provide technical viewpoint on the application
Lead and participate in technical design sessions to create sustainable, high-performing features and provide accurate estimates and development timelines
Drive continuous improvement of existing development tools, technologies, and CI/CD pipelines
Author automated testing scripts (unit, integration, and end-to-end) for both frontend and backend
Augment and improve system architecture, including microservices design and cloud-native patterns on AWS
Apply strong understanding of database design (PostgreSQL) and optimize application access to backend data, including query tuning and schema migrations (e.g., Flyway)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline
Minimum 7+ years hands-on experience in Java development (Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Data/JPA/Hibernate, REST APIs)
Experience building and maintaining frontend applications, including TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Angular (v14+)
Proven experience designing and developing Spring Boot microservices deployed on AWS (ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS, RDS)
Experience with PostgreSQL (or similar RDBMS), including schema design, query optimization, and migration tooling (Flyway)
Experience with Apache Kafka or similar event streaming platforms
Experience with AI paired programming tooling (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q)
Experience in CI/CD methodologies and tooling (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, SonarQube)
Experience in API development and application security best practices (OAuth 2.0, TLS, PKI, JWT)
Experience in Test Driven Development (TDD) and paired programming
Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows (GitHub, Bitbucket, pull requests, code reviews)
Demonstrated technical leadership skills with a passion for exploring emerging technologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a culture of continuous improvement
Proactive, detail-oriented, and self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running
Quick learner with the ability to multi-task, work under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build trusted relationships and partner across a complex organization
Willingness to ask questions, challenge the status quo, and seek out answers
Desired qualifications / non-essential skills required:
AWS serverless and analytics services Step Functions, Lambda, SES, Glue, Redshift, OpenSearch, Athena, SageMaker, QuickSight, Databricks, Tableau
User authentication and authorization platforms Okta, SecureAuth, AWS Cognito
UI/UX frameworks beyond Angular Bootstrap, Angular Material
Log management, alerting, and monitoring Datadog, Google Analytics
Load testing tools JMeter, Gatling
Project management and collaboration tools JIRA, Confluence
Selenium or Cypress for end-to-end test automation
Due to the nature of government contracts, US citizenship is required.
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, relevant 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 for this role in the U.S. is $89,600.00 - $176,300.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
.Competitive compensation
.Comprehensive insurance options
.Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
.Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
.Paid parental leave
.Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
.Wellness and Well-being programs
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You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. Youll 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.
Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll 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.
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