AWS Application Developer

CGI•Reston, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

CGI has an immediate need for a AWS Application Developer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment supporting one of the largest customers. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side-by-side in an agile environment using emerging technologies. We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years!. This role is located at a client site in Reston, VA. A hybrid working model is acceptable. The AWS Application Developer is responsible for designing, building, and supporting cloud-based applications on the AWS platform. This role focuses on developing scalable, data-driven solutions using modern programming languages and AWS services, while contributing to application architecture, API design, and continuous integration practices. The developer works closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver reliable, well-documented, and production-ready systems.

Requirements

6+ years experience developing applications on AWS using services such as EC2, Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, EMR, and Batch
Hands-on programming experience with Java, Python, and/or PySpark
Solid understanding of API design and implementation using tools like AWS API Gateway, Apigee, and API security frameworks
Experience working with big data technologies on AWS, including S3, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Redshift, and AWS Glue
Proficiency in SQL with a good grasp of relational and non-relational databases, data modeling, and query optimization
Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot complex issues, and perform root cause analysis
Experience working in Linux-based environments
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and setting up continuous integration environments
Comfortable working in Agile Scrum teams and collaborating across development, testing, and operations groups
Strong documentation skills, including writing and maintaining technical and design documentation with diagrams and clear standards

Nice To Haves

AWS certifications are a plus (e.g., AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect), but not explicitly required

Responsibilities

Designing, building, and supporting cloud-based applications on the AWS platform
Developing scalable, data-driven solutions using modern programming languages and AWS services
Contributing to application architecture, API design, and continuous integration practices
Working closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver reliable, well-documented, and production-ready systems