Python Backend Engineer

Job order - J - Permanent Full Time

Title
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Python Backend Engineer

Category
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Software Development/Engineering

City
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Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

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.

• 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

• 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

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $80,600.00 - $.

• 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 opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well‑being programs

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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