Python Backend Engineer

U.S.

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Position

Description:

CGI is seeking a talented Python Backend Engineer with expertise in FastAPI, AWS Cloud Services, and Dev Ops practices to build scalable and cloud-native backend applications. The candidate will be responsible for API development, cloud deployments, CI/CD automation, and backend optimization.

The ideal candidate should have strong backend engineering experience along with hands-on exposure to AWS infrastructure and deployment pipelines.

This position can be located in Lafayette, LA, Bloomfield, CT, Raleigh, NC, Austin, TX, or Denver, CO.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Backend Development

. Develop and maintain backend services using Python and FastAPI

. Design and implement scalable REST APIs

. Create and maintain database models using SQL Alchemy ORM

. Develop optimized SQL queries and relational data models

. Integrate backend services with external systems and APIs

Database Management

. Work with Postgre

SQL databases for application data storage

. Ensure database performance, integrity, and scalability

. Implement data access layers and schema migrations

AWS & Dev Ops

. Deploy applications using Amazon ECS

. Manage container images using Amazon ECR

. Configure and maintain API Gateway and Application Load Balancer (ALB)

. Work with Amazon RDS and Amazon S3

. Build and maintain automated deployment pipelines using Git Hub Actions

. Implement CI/CD best practices and release automation

System Reliability & Monitoring

. Monitor application health and performance

. Troubleshoot production issues and optimize backend services

. Ensure application security and operational stability

Team Collaboration

. Participate in sprint planning, architecture reviews, and code reviews

. Collaborate with frontend, QA, Dev Ops, and product teams

. Maintain technical documentation and development standards

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

. 5+ years of experience in Python backend development

. Strong hands-on experience with FastAPI

.

Experience with REST API development

. Strong SQL and relational database knowledge

.

Experience with PostgreSQL

. Hands-on experience with SQL Alchemy ORM

.

Experience with AWS cloud services:

. ECS

. ECR

. API Gateway

. RDS

. S3

. ALB

.

Experience with Git Hub Actions and CI/CD pipelines

Other Information:

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. 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 $80,600.00 - $.

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

. 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

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Skills:

* Python

* Dev Ops

* FastAPI

* Amazon Web Services Cloud

* SQL

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