AWS Java Full Stack Developer (Backend)

CGI•Columbia, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CGI is seeking an AWS Java Full Stack Developer (Backend) to support the development, modernization, and ongoing enhancement of enterprise applications within a large-scale financial services environment. This is a hands-on development role for an experienced engineer with a strong background in Java and/or Python, AWS, REST APIs, and application modernization. The engineer will develop and enhance applications, support platform upgrades and migrations, troubleshoot cloud deployments, and help maintain secure, reliable production systems. The role works closely with developers, QA, DevOps, product teams, and other technology partners in an Agile environment. Candidates should be comfortable working independently, troubleshooting complex application and AWS issues, and contributing to applications that operate in a highly regulated enterprise environment.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on software development experience using Java and/or Python
5+ years of experience supporting application or platform upgrades, migrations, and modernization efforts
5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS, including services such as EC2, ECS, RDS, ALB, SSM, SQS, SNS, and Lambda
3+ years of experience developing REST APIs, preferably using Spring/Spring Boot
Experience troubleshooting AWS deployments, application configurations, security policies, and application/cloud logs
Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Cucumber or Karate
Strong understanding of software development practices, application patterns, and maintainable code
Experience with Git, Jenkins, Jira, IntelliJ, Tomcat/J2EE, or comparable development and CI/CD tools
Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL
Familiarity with unit testing, code coverage, CI/CD and deployment processes, vulnerability remediation, and application monitoring
Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand ups, and retrospectives
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and collaborate with cross functional teams
Ability to manage priorities and deliver work independently in a fast-paced enterprise environment

Nice To Haves

AWS certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and enhance applications.
Support platform upgrades and migrations.
Troubleshoot cloud deployments.
Help maintain secure, reliable production systems.
Work closely with developers, QA, DevOps, product teams, and other technology partners in an Agile environment.
Troubleshoot complex application and AWS issues.
Contribute to applications that operate in a highly regulated enterprise environment.