Python Backend Engineer

CGI • Lafayette, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

CGI is seeking a talented Python Backend Engineer with expertise in FastAPI, AWS Cloud Services, and DevOps practices to build scalable and cloud-native backend applications. The candidate will be responsible for API development, cloud deployments, CI/CD automation, and backend optimization. The ideal candidate should have strong backend engineering experience along with hands-on exposure to AWS infrastructure and deployment pipelines. This position can be located in Lafayette, LA, Bloomfield, CT, Raleigh, NC, Austin, TX, or Denver, CO.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Python backend development
• Strong hands-on experience with FastAPI
• Experience with REST API development
• Strong SQL and relational database knowledge
• Experience with PostgreSQL
• Hands-on experience with SQLAlchemy ORM
• Experience with AWS cloud services: ECS, ECR, API Gateway, RDS, S3, ALB
• Experience with GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Python and FastAPI
• Design and implement scalable REST APIs
• Create and maintain database models using SQLAlchemy ORM
• Develop optimized SQL queries and relational data models
• Integrate backend services with external systems and APIs
• Work with PostgreSQL databases for application data storage
• Ensure database performance, integrity, and scalability
• Implement data access layers and schema migrations
• Deploy applications using Amazon ECS
• Manage container images using Amazon ECR
• Configure and maintain API Gateway and Application Load Balancer (ALB)
• Work with Amazon RDS and Amazon S3
• Build and maintain automated deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Implement CI/CD best practices and release automation
• Monitor application health and performance
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize backend services
• Ensure application security and operational stability
• Participate in sprint planning, architecture reviews, and code reviews
• Collaborate with frontend, QA, DevOps, and product teams
• Maintain technical documentation and development standards

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well-being programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed