User Interface Developer

CGI•Lafayette, LA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CGI is seeking an enthusiastic front-end developer who wants to have a direct impact on the mission of a large government agency. Candidates with strong User Interface development skills, proficiency in JavaScript, and knowledge of software development best practices will have the opportunity to contribute to a cross-functional team utilizing Agile methodologies and the Scrum framework to develop on cadence and release on demand. This position is located in our Lafayette, LA or Knoxville, TN office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. CGI is unable to sponsor international hires for this position Your future duties and responsibilities: The candidate's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: - Authoring and reviewing web application code in modern technologies - Developing site design mock-ups and working with clients to refine user interface - 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 - Augmenting and Improving system architecture - Continuous direct interaction with clients and end-users to understand software needs and talk through architectural and technical design choices.?

Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience with front-end user interface development for web applications
Demonstrated proficiency of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and other front end web technologies and libraries
Professional experience designing and developing complex web applications
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.
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.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline.
Positive, can-do attitude, and desire to contribute in various means to team success

Nice To Haves

Experience participating in an Agile development team
Experience using Atlassian tools, e.g. JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, SourceTree, etc.
Consulting experience

Responsibilities

Authoring and reviewing web application code in modern technologies
Developing site design mock-ups and working with clients to refine user interface
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
Augmenting and Improving system architecture
Continuous direct interaction with clients and end-users to understand software needs and talk through architectural and technical design choices.