Senior Java Developer

About the role

CGI is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, full stack developer for a high performing Agile team designing and building a modern, services based web application for a large government agency. Our team is using a modern development stack including Java, SpringBoot, PostgreSQL, Docker, and various additional open source technologies. You will have the opportunity to help build and design an enterprise web application which will be used by government agencies, states, and industry to comply with federal reporting requirements, and share and visualize data.

Responsibilities

• Authoring and reviewing web application code in Java, JavaScript, Spring framework, SQL, etc.
• 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
• Authoring automated testing script for the application
• Augmenting and Improving system architecture
• General understand of database design and optimizing application access to backend data
• Continuous direct interaction with clients and end users to understand software needs and talk through architectural and technical design choices

Requirements

• Experience in web application development including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Background in Java development
• Familiarity with RESTful web services and how to use them effectively to support a dynamic UI
• Familiarity with SQL and using database tools to design and support the back end of a web application
• At least 10 years' experience in web application development
• Demonstrated understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL and Java coding practices
• Demonstrated experience with Java development
• 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.
• Understanding of RESTful service development
• 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

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required
• 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