Jr. SW Developer

A junior software developer will join an Agile team to design and build modern cloud-native web applications for a large government agency, utilizing Angular and Java/Spring Boot on AWS, with a hybrid work arrangement in Fairfax, VA.

Location and Compensation

Location: Fairfax, Virginia, hybrid work model. Salary range: USD 58,000 to 123,800 per year.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the architecture and development of cloud-native web applications built with Angular and Java/Spring Boot as part of an Agile team.
• Produce clean, maintainable code that adheres to best practices and share knowledge to strengthen the team's ability to deliver robust applications.
• Engage in all stages of the Agile software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, estimation, coding, code reviews, and testing.
• Create and review frontend code using AI-assisted paired programming techniques.
• Deploy and operate applications on AWS using containerized environments and CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs, gaining exposure to API design patterns and microservice communication.
• Build a solid foundation in data structures, problem solving, algorithm design, and data formats such as JSON and YAML.
• Participate in daily standups, collaborative coding sessions, and sprint ceremonies to maintain steady progress.
• Engage with clients and end users to provide a technical perspective on application capabilities.
• Join technical design discussions to create sustainable, high-performing features with reliable estimates.
• Author automated tests across frontend and backend, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Continuously pursue improvements in development tooling, processes, and system architecture.
• Gain practical experience in database design and optimizing data access patterns, such as PostgreSQL.

Requirements

• Familiarity with modern programming languages and technologies, such as HTML, Angular, Java, Python, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a drive to contribute to team success.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and within a dynamic team, delivering quality code for reviews and demonstrations.
• Willingness to research, learn, and apply emerging technologies.
• US citizenship is required due to government contract requirements.

Technologies

• HTML, Angular, Java, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript
• AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
• PostgreSQL, JSON, YAML
• Maven, Gradle, Git, GitHub
• IntelliJ, VS Code
• Angular Material, Bootstrap
• ECS, EKS, S3, RDS, SQS, SNS, Lambda, CloudFormation, CDK
• API Gateway, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA
• Hibernate, REST, JUnit, Mockito, Cypress
• Flyway, Liquibase, Jenkins, SonarQube
• Nexus, Artifactory, Datadog, CloudWatch
• OAuth 2.0, OIDC, Okta, Keycloak
• Kafka, GitHub Copilot, Jira, Confluence

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through 401(k) and share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and well-being programs

Skills

• Application Development
• Back End Development
• English
• Java
• Artificial Intelligence
• AWS AI Services
• Spring Boot

What You Can Expect From Us

• We operate with an ownership mindset, turning meaningful insights into action as part of the team.
• Life at CGI emphasizes ownership, teamwork, respect, and belonging, with opportunities to contribute from day one as we work to realize our goals together.