Mid SW Developer

A mid level software developer on an Agile team delivering cloud-native web applications for a government agency, leveraging Angular, Java/Spring Boot, and AWS in a hybrid Fairfax, VA setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in an Agile environment to research best practices, design and implement microservices, deploy solutions to AWS, and mentor teammates.
• Contribute to the architecture and development of modern cloud-native applications using Angular and Java/Spring Boot.
• Write clean, well-organized code following best practices and share knowledge to raise the team’s capabilities.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, estimation, coding, code reviews, and testing.
• Author and review frontend code with AI-assisted paired programming techniques.
• Deploy and manage applications on AWS using containerized environments and CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs, applying API design patterns and microservice communication concepts.
• Build a solid understanding of data structures, problem solving, algorithm design, and data formats such as JSON and YAML.
• Join daily standups, code collaboration sessions, and sprint ceremonies to maintain steady progress.
• Engage with clients and end users to provide a technical perspective on application capabilities.
• Participate in technical design sessions to create sustainable, high performing features with accurate estimates.
• Author automated tests (unit, integration, and end-to-end) for both frontend and backend components.
• Continuously improve development tooling, processes, and system architecture.
• Develop a strong understanding of PostgreSQL database design, query optimization, and data access patterns.
• Follow direction from solution architects and technical leads while contributing technical insights and recommendations.

Requirements

• 35+ years of hands-on experience with modern languages and technologies (HTML, Angular, Java, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript).
• Solid understanding of design patterns and microservice architecture.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a drive to contribute to team success.
• Strong communication skills with internal teammates and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and within a dynamic team, delivering quality code for reviews and demonstrations.
• Eagerness to research, learn, and apply emerging technologies.
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs in a microservices environment.
• Self-starter who quickly researches, learns, and applies new technologies.
• Strong consulting skills with the ability to collaborate with various organizations to solve problems.
• US citizenship is required due to government contracts.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Directly related software development experience.
• Exposure to modern development tools such as Maven/Gradle, Git, and IDEs like IntelliJ or VS Code.
• Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q).
• Basic understanding of containerization (Docker) and cloud deployment (AWS).
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Backend technologies: Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA (Hibernate), REST API design, JSON.
• Frontend technologies: Angular (v14+), TypeScript, Angular Material or Bootstrap.
• Databases: PostgreSQL; familiarity with migration tools such as Flyway or Liquibase.
• Containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (EKS).
• Monitoring and observability: Datadog, CloudWatch, or similar.
• Authentication and authorization: OAuth 2.0 / OIDC (Okta, AWS Cognito, Keycloak).
• Testing: JUnit, Mockito, or Cypress.
• Event-driven architecture: SQS/SNS, Kafka (exposure).
• Code management: Git, GitHub, pull request workflows.
• Collaboration tools: JIRA, Confluence.
• Core services: ECS/EKS, RDS, S3, SQS, SNS, Lambda, CloudWatch.
• Infrastructure as code: CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Serverless patterns and event-driven design.
• Analytics and data tools: AWS Glue, Databricks, Tableau, SageMaker, Quicksight.
• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
• Containers: Docker, Kubernetes.
• Code quality: SonarQube, Nexus/Artifactory.
• Monitoring and observability: Datadog, CloudWatch, X-Ray.
• OAuth 2.0 / OIDC, JWT-based authentication.
• Experience with identity providers such as Okta, SecureAuth, or AWS Cognito.

Benefits

• 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

Skills

• Full Stack Development
• Application Development
• AWS AI Services
• Generative AI

What you can expect from us

• Ownership mindset and collaborative problem solving as CGI Partners.
• A culture grounded in teamwork, respect, and belonging with opportunities to shape the company’s direction.
• Work that creates value by delivering innovative solutions and leveraging global capabilities to scale ideas.
• Career growth support through leadership guidance, skill development, and opportunities to broaden expertise.
• Join one of the largest IT and business consulting firms worldwide and contribute from day one.