Senior Python Backend Engineer
CGI•Lafayette, LA
•Remote
About The Position
CGI is seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Backend Engineer with strong expertise in FastAPI, Databricks, AWS Cloud Services, and DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will design and develop scalable backend services, build data-driven applications using Databricks and PySpark, and manage cloud-native deployments on AWS. This role requires hands-on experience in API development, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD automation, and data engineering workflows. 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 experience with FastAPI
- Hands-on experience with PySpark and Databricks
- Strong knowledge of SQL, PostgreSQL, and relational data modeling
- Experience with SQLAlchemy ORM
- Experience with AWS services (ECS, ECR, API Gateway, RDS, S3, ALB)
- Knowledge of CI/CD frameworks and GitHub Actions
- Understanding of Docker and container orchestration
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python and FastAPI
- Build secure and high-performance REST APIs
- Develop database schemas, ORM models, and relational mappings using SQLAlchemy
- Work with PostgreSQL for transactional and analytical workloads
- Implement reusable, modular, and testable code
- Develop and optimize data pipelines using PySpark
- Work with Databricks Jobs and Workflows
- Manage and configure Unity Catalog
- Implement data governance and access control mechanisms
- Collaborate with data engineers and ML teams for large-scale data processing
- Deploy and manage containerized applications using Amazon ECS
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
- Manage Docker images and repositories using Amazon ECR
- Configure API Gateway, ALB, and secure routing mechanisms
- Work with Amazon RDS and S3 for storage and database management
- Monitor application performance and troubleshoot production issues
- Participate in architecture discussions and code reviews
- Follow DevOps and Agile development methodologies
- Ensure security, scalability, and reliability of applications
- Document technical designs and operational procedures
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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