CGI · 1 day ago
Software Developer (Back End)
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$71K/yr - $157K/yrCGI Federal is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Backend Developer to join their innovative team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable backend systems while collaborating with front end developers and data scientists to deliver high-quality solutions.
AnalyticsApplication Performance ManagementBusiness IntelligenceConsultingCyber SecurityFinanceInformation TechnologyTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Golang, Python, Java, and other technologies
Strong understanding of modern application architecture and cloud native application development
Experience with Google cloud or any other cloud native application development
Experience building backend APIs with REST, SOAP, and developing microservices
Good understanding of event driven architecture and design
Working experience with large XML, WSDL, JSON data models and large data transformations
Knowledge of big-data processing, developing scalable applications
Strong working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases like Postgres, Mongo DB, and Google Firestore
Implement data validation, integrity constraints, and performance optimization techniques
Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
Good understanding of caching strategies and working with cache implementations
Expertise in writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code
Strong understanding of authentication and authorization strategies with oAuth2
Strong understanding of developing unit and integration tests
Proven track record to learn new technologies and work within strict timelines
Good written and oral communication skills with a knack for working under tight deadlines
Experience working with large teams and collaborating with multiple stakeholders
Experience creating technical design documentation, collaborating with other Agile teams
Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in backend development
Qualification
Required
Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Golang, Python, Java, and other technologies
Strong understanding of modern application architecture and cloud native application development
Experience with Google cloud or any other cloud native application development
Experience building backend APIs with REST, SOAP, and developing microservices
Good understanding of event driven architecture and design
Working experience with large XML, WSDL, JSON data models and large data transformations
Knowledge of big-data processing, developing scalable applications
Strong working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases like Postgres, Mongo DB, and Google Firestore
Implement data validation, integrity constraints, and performance optimization techniques
Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
Good understanding of caching strategies and working with cache implementations
Expertise in writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code
Strong understanding of authentication and authorization strategies with oAuth2
Strong understanding of developing unit and integration tests
Proven track record to learn new technologies and work within strict timelines
Good written and oral communication skills with a knack for working under tight deadlines
Experience with Angular Framework: Expertise in Angular (preferably Angular 10+)
Deep understanding of Angular CLI, Angular modules, components, services, directives, pipes, and dependency injection
Experience with Angular RxJS for handling asynchronous data streams
Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript
Experience with responsive design and CSS frameworks like Bootstrap, Materialize, or Angular Material
Experience with state management libraries such as NgRx, Akita, or others
Ability to design and implement complex state management solutions
Proficient in consuming RESTful APIs and integrating them with Angular applications
Experience with HTTP Client and handling API responses
Experience working with docker, NGINX
Knowledge of unit testing and end-to-end testing frameworks like Jasmine, Karma, and Protractor
Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and Behavior driven development (BDD) practices
Proficiency in Git for version control
Experience with branching strategies and pull request workflows
Skilled in optimizing Angular applications for performance and scalability
Understanding of common security practices and vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Cloud (GCP preferred) deployments
Preferred
Experience working with large teams and collaborating with multiple stakeholders
Experience creating technical design documentation, collaborating with other Agile teams
Familiarity with frontend build tools such as Webpack, Gulp, or Grunt, Node.js
Familiarity with tools for performance profiling and optimization
Experience with securing Angular applications
Familiarity with Docker and containerization is a plus
Knowledge of other frontend frameworks (React, Vue.js) can be beneficial
Experience with backend technologies (Node.js, Express) is a plus
Benefits
Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category
401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible professionals
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Federal Holidays
Health & Welfare Benefits
Company
CGI
CGI is an IT and business consulting services firm that offers consulting, cyber security, cloud, and IT services.
Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2B2025-03-12Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2024-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $550.87M
1998-10-06IPO
Leadership Team
François Boulanger
President and Chief Executive Officer at CGI
Raymond McMann
VP, Global Oil & Gas Industry
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