Mid-Level Java Developer

CGI•Fairfax, VA

1d•$89,600 - $194,000

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 from the ground up 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 Fairfax, VA. The ideal candidate for this position will be a creative and detail-oriented web application developer who enjoys the challenge of 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 an emerging Java 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 team's skills and understanding of robust application development. 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. The candidate should have experience in web-application development including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as well as a background in Java development. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline.
Minimum 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?

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