Lead Software Developer

Lead Software Developer


Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Main location: United States, District of Columbia, Washington

Position ID:J0626-0326


Employment Type: Full Time


U.S. - CGI Federal roles - Keeping Americans safe


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Position Description:


CGI is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Lead Software Developer to lead the design, development, and optimization of mission-critical enterprise systems supporting federal clients. This role blends technical leadership, solution architecture, secure development practices, and hands-on engineering expertise to deliver scalable, resilient, and compliant systems aligned with federal IT and cybersecurity standards.

Your future duties and responsibilities:
• Perform comprehensive requirements gathering, business analysis, and solution design in collaboration with OCIO stakeholders and technical teams.
• Develop and enhance application modules, system features, and enterprise capabilities across backend, frontend, and cloud-native environments.
• Implement secure development and coding practices consistent with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance and federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Support backend engineering, database development, data modeling, data pipelines, and the creation and maintenance of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
• Architect and optimize infrastructure for performance, scalability, automation, and reliability across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Maintain and evolve comprehensive system architecture documentation, technical roadmaps, and design artifacts.
• Integrate workflow engines, business logic systems, automation frameworks, and DevOps pipelines to enhance system efficiency and maintainability.
• Ensure architectural alignment with federal cybersecurity standards and data interoperability requirements, including the Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL).
• Provide technical mentorship, guidance, and leadership to engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure solutions meet mission objectives, compliance requirements, and long-term modernization goals.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience architecting, designing, and maintaining enterprise software systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting federal information technology environments, including security and compliance requirements.
• Proven expertise in:
- Enterprise architecture and cloud-native solution design
- Backend development, APIs, and systems integration
- Frontend engineering and modern UI frameworks
- Database engineering, data architecture, and analytics
- Security engineering and secure coding practices
- Workflow engines, business logic engines, and automation
- DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code
• Knowledge of cybersecurity data standards and interoperability frameworks, including OSCAL.
• Relevant industry certifications preferred (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP Architect, CISSP, TOGAF, SAFe).
Desired:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to design solutions in complex technical environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience leading cross-functional development teams and mentoring technical staff.
• Ability to deliver high-quality solutions in fast-paced, mission-driven federal program settings.

What you can expect from us:

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