Java Developer

Java Developer

Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Main location: United States, Virginia, Fairfax

Alternate Location(s): United States, Tennessee, Knoxville, United States, Louisiana, Lafayette

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Employment Type: Full Time

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, Spring Boot, Postgre

SQL, 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. Grow your web application development skills with in-demand technologies as part of an exciting, positive team that moves quickly and delivers quality software alongside a passionate customer.

This position is located in our Fairfax, VA, Lafayette, LA, or Knoxville, TN office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

• 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 understanding of database design and optimizing application access to backend data.
• Continuous direct interaction with clients and end-users to understand software needs and discuss architectural and technical design choices.

The candidate should have experience in web-application development including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as well as a background in Java development. Experience developing with Spring framework will be a significant advantage for a candidate.

The candidate should be familiar with RESTful web services and how to use them effectively to support a dynamic UI, as well as general best‑practices for software development and the Agile team lifecycle. Additionally the candidate should be familiar with SQL and using database tools to design and support the back‑end of a web application.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline.
• At least 4 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.
• Positive, can‑do attitude, and desire to contribute in various means to team success.
• CGI is unable to sponsor international hires for this position. US Citizenship is required.

• 1+ years of using Spring Framework in Java applications
• Experience participating in an Agile development team
• Experience using Atlassian tools, e.g. JIRA, Confluence, Bit Bucket, Source Tree, etc.
• Federal consulting experience

CGI Federal's compensation range for this role in the U.S. is $70,800.00 - $.

• 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…