Java Developer

CGI•Fairfax, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

CGI is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, full-stack developer for a high-performing Agile team designing and building a modern, services-based web application for a large government agency. Our team is using a modern development stack including Java, SpringBoot, PostgreSQL, Docker, and various additional open-source technologies. You will have the opportunity help build and design an enterprise web application which will be used by government agencies, states, and industry to comply with federal reporting requirements, and share and visualize data. Grow your web application development skills with in-demand technologies as part of an exciting, positive team that moves quickly and delivers quality software alongside a passionate customer. This position is located in our Fairfax, VA, Lafayette, LA, or Knoxville, TN office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline.
At least 4 years' experience in web application development.
Demonstrated understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL and Java coding practices.
Demonstrated experience with Java development.
Ability to work independently as well as within a dynamic team environment on development tasks and continuously deliver quality code for team review and product owner demonstration.
Experience working with modern Java software development environment and tools such as Maven, Git, Tomcat, Eclipse, Bamboo, etc.
Understanding of RESTful service development.
Confident communication skills with both internal team members as well as customers.
Ability to quickly research, learn, and apply emerging technologies within the software development industry.
Positive, can-do attitude, and desire to contribute in various means to team success?.
CGI is unable to sponsor international hires for this position. US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of using Spring Framework in Java applications
Experience participating in an Agile development team
Experience using Atlassian tools, e.g. JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, SourceTree, etc.
Federal consulting experience

Responsibilities

Authoring and reviewing web application code in Java, JavaScript, Spring framework, SQL, etc.
Participating in daily team discussions and code collaboration to promote continuous progress
Participating in client, industry, and end-user discussions to help provide technical viewpoint on the application.
Participating in technical design sessions to create sustainable, high-performing features and providing accurate estimates and development timelines.
Continuous improvement of existing development tools and technologies
Authoring automated testing script for the application
Augmenting and Improving system architecture
General understand of database design and optimizing application access to backend data.
Continuous direct interaction with clients and end-users to understand software needs and talk through architectural and technical design choices.