Back End Developer, Go Developer

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CGI Federal, Inc (CGI) is seeking a Software Developer to join our cutting‑edge technology team in Jacksonville, FL. The role requires at least 6 months of Go development experience and comfort with back‑end development; full‑stack experience is preferred. This is a 100% onsite position. The successful candidate will develop front‑ and back‑end elements of mission‑critical applications that support logistics operations using an agile Dev Sec Ops  approach, delivering timely and iterative solutions to satisfy user‑identified needs.

You’ll work on innovative applications and digital solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support our customers. This role offers excellent career progression, exposure to advanced technologies, and the satisfaction of contributing to national defense in a collaborative environment with state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using modern frameworks and technologies
• Build robust back‑end APIs and microservices to support applications servicing logistics operations
• Integrate databases and manage data architecture for mission‑critical applications
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including system administrators, analysts, and end‑users to gather requirements and deliver solutions
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards
• Optimize application performance and ensure scalability for high‑traffic environments
• Conduct thorough testing including code, regression, functional, usability, security, unit testing, integration testing, and pre‑user acceptance testing
• Perform corrective maintenance actions as required
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all developed systems and applications
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for deployed applications
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing systems
• Participate in agile development processes including sprint planning and code reviews
• Support deployment and Dev Ops activities including CI/CD pipeline management

• US Citizenship with ability to obtain Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience, with certifications preferred
• Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience
• Strong understanding of Go’s syntax, standard library, data structures (slices, maps, structs)
• Strong understanding of Go’s concurrency model using go routines and channels
• Strong familiarity with Raspberry Pi’s
• Familiarity with gRPC
• Familiarity with Linux command line
• Knowledge of snap packages
• Knowledge of cloud config
• Familiarity with Ubuntu core
• Proficiency in front‑end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Strong experience with back‑end development using Golang
• Solid understanding of database systems including SQL and No
  
  SQL databases
• Experience with RESTful API design and development
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git
• Knowledge of responsive design principles and cross‑browser compatibility
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
• Experience with testing frameworks and methodologies
• Customer‑focused
• Strong problem‑solving and critical and analytical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Experience with Dev Ops practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of military or government systems and protocols
• Security+ certification or willingness to obtain
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Familiarity with military logistics or aviation operations
• Experience with real‑time applications using Web Sockets
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices
• Experience with mobile application development (React…