Junior Java Developer

CGI•Fairfax, VA

5d•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 to 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 office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. The ideal candidate for this position will be a creative and detail-oriented web application developer who enjoys learning new technologies, solving design challenges, and building high-quality software. The candidate will be responsible for helping to define and code the ongoing architecture and development of a Java/Spring application. The candidate will be responsible for participating in all phases of an Agile software development lifecycle, including application design, estimating development activities, authoring application code, participating in code reviews, and demonstrating the software.

Requirements

The candidate should have experience in web-application development including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as well as a background in Java development.
Experience developing with Spring framework will be a significant advantage for a candidate.
The candidate should be familiar with RESTful web services and how to use them effectively to support a dynamic UI, as well as general best-practices for software development and the Agile team lifecycle.
Additionally the candidate should be familiar with SQL and using database tools to design and support the back-end of a web application.
The candidate will be able to confidently code and organize the application using best practices while helping to share their knowledge with the team and grow the teams' skills and understanding of a robust application.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline.
At least 1 years' professional 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.

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