Senior Software Developer

CGI•Plano, TX

6d•$121,900 - $154,300•Hybrid

About The Position

CGI has an immediate need for a Senior Software Developer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment supporting one of the largest customers. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side-by-side in an agile environment using emerging technologies. We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years!. This role is located at a client site in Reston, VA or Plano, TX. A hybrid working model is acceptable. We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to design and deliver scalable, cloud-native applications in a highly collaborative, agile environment. This role is hands-on and involves building robust backend services, modern front-end interfaces, and cloud-based solutions primarily on AWS. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams—including product, architecture, DevOps, and QA—to develop high-quality features, optimize system performance, and ensure security and reliability. The role also offers opportunities to explore emerging technologies such as Generative AI and graph-based solutions.

Requirements

7+ years of hands-on backend development experience with Java (11+) and Python
Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
Hands-on experience with AWS services (ECS, EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, SQS/SNS, IAM, CloudWatch)
Deep knowledge of relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL/Aurora on Amazon RDS
Front-end development experience using Angular and modern TypeScript practices
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation)
Proficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration with ECS/EKS
Strong testing mindset with experience in unit, integration, and API testing frameworks
Understanding of secure coding practices and cloud security principles
Ability to troubleshoot performance issues and optimize systems for scalability and reliability
Comfortable working in agile teams, participating in code reviews, and mentoring others

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Generative AI tools (Amazon Bedrock, Claude Sonnet)
Experience with graph databases like Amazon Neptune
Knowledge of observability tools (OpenTelemetry, Datadog, etc.)
Familiarity with OAuth2, OIDC, and modern authentication mechanisms

Responsibilities

design and deliver scalable, cloud-native applications
building robust backend services
building modern front-end interfaces
building cloud-based solutions primarily on AWS
work closely with cross-functional teams—including product, architecture, DevOps, and QA—to develop high-quality features, optimize system performance, and ensure security and reliability