AWS DevOps / Platform Engineer

CGI•Lafayett, LA

About The Position

CGI is seeking an AWS DevOps / Platform Engineer to support shared cloud platforms across multiple application and Scrum teams. The role calls for hands-on experience in DevOps, platform engineering, or AWS infrastructure automation, with expertise in Python, Terraform, Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD, and AWS, particularly Lambda and serverless solutions. Work must be performed from a supplier delivery center, with the position based in Lafayette, Louisiana; Knoxville, Tennessee; or Birmingham, Alabama. The engineer will develop automation, build reusable infrastructure modules, maintain delivery pipelines, support Kubernetes environments, and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and application issues. The role also involves collaborating with application teams to incorporate security and automated testing into delivery workflows and improve platform reliability. Strong communication, technical judgment, and stakeholder management are important for prioritizing requests and supporting multiple teams. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and at least five years of relevant experience. The stated U.S. compensation range is $95,700 to $123,200. CGI offers eligible professionals benefits beginning on their first day of employment, including insurance options, retirement and share-purchase plan contributions, paid time off, parental leave, learning opportunities, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in DevOps, platform engineering, or AWS infrastructure automation.
Strong AWS expertise, particularly AWS Lambda and serverless solutions, with experience supporting ECS, RDS, SQS, SNS, and CloudWatch.
Proficiency in Python, shell scripting, and Terraform.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and GitLab CI/CD.
Strong production troubleshooting and security skills across infrastructure, networking, APIs, databases, and application services, including vulnerability remediation and compliance.
Experience supporting Java/Spring applications and enterprise integrations.
Clear, concise communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to support multiple Agile teams, prioritize requests, explain technical decisions, and maintain documentation.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Ability to perform all work from a supplier delivery center.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with spec-driven development and responsible AI-assisted engineering.

Responsibilities

Develop Python and shell automation.
Build reusable Terraform modules and troubleshoot infrastructure provisioning issues.
Maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines, including automated testing, security scanning, deployments, and rollbacks.
Support Kubernetes environments and container operations.
Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and application issues across infrastructure, networking, APIs, databases, and application services.
Work with application teams to integrate security and automated testing into delivery workflows.
Improve platform reliability and remediate vulnerabilities while supporting compliance.
Support multiple Agile teams, prioritize requests, explain technical decisions, and maintain documentation.