AWS Python Developer

AWS Python Developer

CGI is seeking an experienced AWS Python Developer to support the onboarding of new use cases into enterprise automation platforms and related cloud-based solutions. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who can work effectively in a complex, AWS-heavy environment and help drive automation, scalability, reliability, and operational excellence. We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years!. This role is located at a client site in Lafayette, LA, Knoxville, TN or Columbia, SC. A hybrid working model is acceptable.

The engineer will design and maintain cloud automation workflows, develop Python-based integrations, support serverless and orchestration patterns, and collaborate closely with platform, application, and infrastructure teams. The role also involves troubleshooting distributed systems, improving reusable cloud patterns, and helping standardize platform capabilities across enterprise environments.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role include: 5+ years of hands-on development experience with Python, including automation scripts, integrations, and workflow support. Working knowledge of Java and the ability to understand or support existing Java-based components. Practical experience with core AWS services, especially serverless and workflow-related services such as Lambda, Step Functions, S3, ECS, and related cloud services. Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases, including services such as RDS and DynamoDB. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform or CloudFormation, in multi-account AWS environments. Experience building, maintaining, or troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines, especially using GitLab. Comfortable working across distributed systems, cloud services, application pipelines, and platform integrations. Ability to ramp up quickly in a large enterprise cloud environment with existing standards, controls, and delivery processes. Strong collaboration skills, especially when working with platform engineering, application teams, and infrastructure groups. Exposure to Angular or frontend frameworks is helpful for supporting platform-facing components. Nice to have: experience with RESTful API integrations, Generative AI or agentic AI concepts, and exposure to Azure or GCP. Desired Skillset: AWS Certified Developer – Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, Terraform Associate. Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Compensation range for this role in the U.S. is $85,100.00 - $154,300.00. 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.

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