Forward Deployed Application Engineer - Foreign Affairs

Forward Deployed Application Engineer - Foreign Affairs

Position Description
CGI Federal is looking for a Forward Deployed Application Engineer to deliver client facing applications, integrations, and automation that streamline operations and improve business processes. This role is software development focused and requires strong engineering fundamentals. Because our teams work in a foreign affairs mission context, familiarity with foreign affairs (FA) is strongly preferred and helps engineers build solutions that fit real mission needs. Experience with Microsoft Power Platform is helpful for supporting existing business workflows, but candidates can be successful with the right technical foundation and willingness to learn.

This position is located in Arlington, VA.

Your future duties and responsibilities
Develop, test, and maintain application features and integrations using modern software development practices.
Build and consume REST APIs; integrate with relational and non relational data sources.
Implement data transformations and job/workflow automation (tooling varies by project).
Support existing low code workflows/applications as needed, including minor enhancements and troubleshooting (Power Platform used in some areas).
Write unit/integration tests; participate in code reviews; use Git and team CI/CD processes.
Troubleshoot production issues and defects; perform root cause analysis and implement fixes.
Collaborate with stakeholders, including the strategy team, to refine requirements and deliver iteratively in an agile environment within a foreign affairs mission context.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
1 to 4 years of professional experience in software development (applications and/or integrations).
Proficiency in at least one: Python, Java, C#/.NET, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
Working knowledge of SQL and experience integrating with databases.
Experience building/consuming REST APIs and using Git/source control.
Strong debugging/problem solving skills and ability to work in a client facing environment.
Experience with low code tools (e.g., Power Platform) or willingness to learn and support them as needed.
Foreign affairs (FA) / international affairs knowledge or experience strongly preferred.
Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one is required.

Desired qualifications/non essential skills required:
Exposure to data engineering/analytics concepts (ETL/ELT, batch processing, data quality).
Familiarity with distributed processing or notebooks (e.g., Spark/Databricks concepts) a plus.
Exposure to operational/analytics platforms (e.g., Palantir Foundry) a plus.
Cloud familiarity (Azure/AWS/GCP) and basic identity/auth concepts.
Experience with CI/CD and automated testing.

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 $62,900.00 $153,300.00.

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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