AWS Senior Full Stack Cloud Engineer

CGI•Knoxville, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

CGI is seeking an AWS Senior Full Stack Cloud Engineer to design, develop, and support modern cloud native applications within a highly scalable AWS environment. This role will focus on backend application development using Python, containerized deployments, API integrations, and cloud services such as AWS ECS and Lambda. The ideal candidate will have experience building and maintaining production grade applications, implementing CI/CD automation, and troubleshooting complex technical issues in enterprise environments. 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 Knoxville, TN. A hybrid working model is acceptable. Your future duties and responsibilities: CGI is seeking an AWS Senior Full Stack Cloud Engineer to design, develop, and support modern cloud native applications within a highly scalable AWS environment. This role will focus on backend application development using Python, containerized deployments, API integrations, and cloud services such as AWS ECS and Lambda. The ideal candidate will have experience building and maintaining production grade applications, implementing CI/CD automation, and troubleshooting complex technical issues in enterprise environments. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions while contributing to modern development practices, including agentic AI/MCP based architectures. Experience with frontend technologies and database development is beneficial for supporting full stack application initiatives.

Requirements

5+ years of software engineering experience, including Python development and working with AWS cloud services
Experience supporting and deploying applications in production environment
Strong Python development experience for backend services and enterprise applications
Hands on experience with Docker and containerized application development
Deep understanding of AWS cloud services, particularly ECS, Lambda, and related serverless technologies
Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and integrating with internal and external systems
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated deployment processes, and DevOps best practices
Experience troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving production application issues
Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol) and agentic AI development concepts
Understanding of software architecture, scalability, and cloud native design principles
Ability to work collaboratively in Agile development environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field required.

Nice To Haves

Node.js development experience
React based frontend development
PostgreSQL database design and optimization
Experience with Playwright for automated testing
AWS certifications (AWS Certified Developer, Solutions Architect, or similar) are preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and support modern cloud native applications within a highly scalable AWS environment.
Focus on backend application development using Python, containerized deployments, API integrations, and cloud services such as AWS ECS and Lambda.
Build and maintain production grade applications.
Implement CI/CD automation.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues in enterprise environments.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions.
Contribute to modern development practices, including agentic AI/MCP based architectures.
Support full stack application initiatives, potentially involving frontend technologies and database development.