Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

Position Description
Do you want to take your career to the next level? CGI is looking for a dedicated and experienced Lead Software Engineer with a passion for solving business problems to join our team in Nashville. At CGI, you will solve important business and technical problems as a full time consultant serving local, enterprise clients. You'll be part of a team of smart, dedicated people like yourself and make an impact with both internal and client partners. Tired of the same old business domain and technology stack? Are you passionate about learning a variety of new technologies and enjoy a quick paced atmosphere? Consider joining CGI, a premier consulting firm that inspires personal and professional growth and values your ideas. 

This position is located in Nashville, TN in a hybrid working environment.

What we value:

. Passionate technologists
. Lifelong learners
. Problem solvers
. Excellent written and verbal communicators
. People who enjoy working with both business and technical stakeholders
. People who engage in their local community

Your future duties and responsibilities
. Engage with business partners to analyze business processes, gather requirements, and recommend technical solutions.
. Drive the full software development life cycle from analysis, design, implementation, and quality assurance to delivery and support
. Lead solution design and architecture reviews
. Design and implement front end solutions with technologies such as React
. Design, document, and implement cloud first software using programming languages such as Python, Node.js, .NET, C#, and/or Java
. Leverage latest cloud first technologies and serverless architectures such as AWS Lambda
. Build CI/CD pipelines with tools such as AWS CodePipeline and Jenkins
. Mentor and support junior and mid level team members
. Collaborate with team members to find better, more efficient ways of doing things
. Work with team members to estimate project tasks
. Grow your career and enhance your technical abilities

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
. Demonstrated ability to recognize business needs, analyze requests, and recommend solid technical solutions
. Experience leading a team of 3 to 10 software and/or QA engineers
. Manage expectations with your team and with technical and business stakeholders
. Mentor and grow the next round of leaders on your team
. Manage scope, timeline, and project deliverables to ensure successful delivery of projects with firm timelines
. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with a diverse group of clients, team members, managers, and domain experts
. Proven analytical and problem solving skills, and steadfast attention to detail
. Experience with front end development technologies such as HTML, CSS, React, Angular, JavaScript, and/or Vue.js
. Hands on experience developing enterprise software solutions in one or more of the following: Python, Node.js, .NET, C#, and/or Java
. Strong understanding of object oriented principles
. Thorough understanding of database design principles and SQL
. Understanding of the pros/cons of leveraging the cloud
. Experience leveraging AI in the SDLC
. BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Management or Computer Information Systems (MIS or CIS) or related degree required

OPTIONAL: Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required

. Hands on experience developing iOS and Android mobile applications
. Hands on experience building cloud first software solutions in AWS or Azure
. Hands on experience designing and building reporting and transactional data models in various database management systems such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL, RedShift, PostgresSQL, MySQL, Snowflake, SQL Server, or Oracle
. Understanding of cloud principles in the following areas: autoscaling, serverless, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and containers.
. Data engineering experience in one of the following: ETL, Data Analytics, or Master Data Management
. Certification in cloud technology such as AWS Certified Developer Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

What you can expect from us:
Continued learning and development opportunities
We invest in you by offering continued learning and development opportunities including regularly scheduled peer led trainings, technology certification opportunities, access to education platforms, industry conferences, and a tuition reimbursement plan.
Myriad of career opportunities
As companies continue to invest in technology, CGI is at the center of this change—supporting our clients' digital journeys and offering our professionals exciting career opportunities. You won't grow bored or stagnate in one technology stack as we work with a variety of industry domains and technologies.
Supportive Community and Leadership Team
At CGI, our success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As a team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing our company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create.

This position is located in Nashville, TN in a hybrid working environment.

CGI anticipates accepting applications for this position through August 31, 2026.

Other Information:

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 $89,600.00 $198,400.00.

CGI'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

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their 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.

CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at View email address on us.fitly.work . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.