Full Stack Engineer (Python & FastAPI)

About the role

CGI is seeking a Full Stack Engineer with strong experience in Python and FastAPI to support and enhance scalable backend services and APIs. This role will focus on production support and small enhancements for existing applications, including troubleshooting, defect resolution, performance optimization, and incremental feature development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective solutions.
• Develop and optimize business logic, database integrations, and external service integrations.
• Support application performance, reliability, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, front end developers, QA, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, CI/CD, and Agile development activities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development experience, with strong hands-on experience in Python.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services using FastAPI or similar frameworks such as Flask or Django.
• Strong understanding of API design, authentication/authorization, and data validation.
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Git, automated testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud-based application development.
• Familiarity with Angular, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with asynchronous programming or event driven architectures.

To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $102,000.00 - $137,000.00.