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Java Developer

Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Main location: United States, Louisiana, Lafayette

Position ID:J0926-2421

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

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, SpringBoot, Angular, PostgreSQL, 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 Lafayette, LA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

The ideal candidate for this position will be a creative and detail oriented web application developer who enjoys learning new technologies, solving design challenges, and building high quality software. The candidate will be responsible for helping to define and code the ongoing architecture and development of a Java/Spring application. The candidate will be responsible for participating in all phases of an Agile software development lifecycle, including application design, estimating development activities, authoring application code, participating in code reviews, and demonstrating the software.
The candidate's responsibilities may include, but not be limited to:
Authoring and reviewing web application code in Java, JavaScript, Spring framework, Angular, 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 understand of database design and optimizing application access to backend data
Continuous direct interaction with clients and end users to understand software needs and talk through architectural and technical design choices

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

The candidate should have a demonstrated background in Java development with full stack experience including modern Angular versions. 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. The candidate will be able to confidently code and organize the application using best practices while helping to share their knowledge with the team and grow the teams' skills and understanding of a robust application.
A qualified candidate will also have the following experience and skills:
At least 4 years' professional experience in web application development.
Demonstrated understanding of modern Java, Angular, JavaScript, SQL coding practices.
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.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline.
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.

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 $52,200.00 $123,800.00.
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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Skills:

• Angular
• Communication
• Java
• RESTful (Rest-APIs)
• Spring Boot
• SQL