Backend Web Developer

Job order - J - Permanent Full Time

Title Backend Web Developer

Category Software Development/ Engineering

City Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

Backend Web Developer

Position Description

CGI Federal is a leader in providing IT and cybersecurity solutions, dedicated to supporting mission critical defense and intelligence initiatives. We are committed to enhancing national security through innovative technology and expert collaboration.
As a Backend Web Developer at CGI Federal, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems for web applications that support a federal law enforcement agency's classified environment. This position requires strong technical expertise in backend development, ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high performance applications.
This position is located in our Lafayette, LA, Lebanon, VA or Knoxville, TN office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems for web applications, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and high performing.
• Administer and manage the Atlassian platform, including Confluence, JIRA, and associated plug ins.
• Administer the daily operation of a scalable Git Lab and Git Lab CI platform, working with development teams on CI/CD processes and container implementation.
• Administer and perform routine operations within HP/Autonomy Team Site and Open Deploy platforms.
• Administer the Word Press platform and support legacy applications, including Python, PHP, or Java web applications.
• Manage and maintain MySQL databases, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Develop APIs and services to support front end functionality and third party integrations.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and ensure solutions align with federal standards and mission requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

• Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years in backend web development with expertise in designing and implementing secure solutions.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, PHP, or similar.
• Experience with database management systems like MySQL.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Understanding of RESTful API design and development.
• Ability to administer Atlassian Confluence/JIRA, Git Lab, HP/Autonomy Team Site (Open Text), Open Deploy, and Word Press platforms.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD processes and container implementation.
• Desired qualifications/non essential skills required:
• Experience in federal government.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience in supporting Dev Ops / Agile platforms such as Confluence, Jira and Gitlab
• Experience in support Content Management platforms such as Team Site/Open Text and Word Press
• Experience in supporting legacy applications including application containerization, application deployments, cloud migrations, updates to resolve security vulnerabilities, and maintaining content libraries.
• Additional certifications in Agile or cloud technologies.

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 $63,700.00 $.

CGI Federal'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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