Senior AWS Java/Python Developer with Microservices & API experience

Senior AWS Java/Python Developer with Microservices & API experience

Position Description
CGI is seeking an experienced Senior AWS Java/Python Developer with Microservices & API experience to build and support scalable, cloud native applications and data solutions within a large financial services environment.

This is a hands-on development role with responsibility across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, development, automated testing, deployment support, and production troubleshooting. The developer will work extensively with Java, Python, and AWS services to deliver backend applications, data pipelines, APIs, and Generative AI capabilities.

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 either Lafayette, LA, Knoxville, TN, Birmingham, AL or Columbia, SC. A hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities
CGI is seeking an experienced Senior AWS Java/Python Developer with GenAI skills to build and support scalable, cloud native applications and data solutions within a large financial services environment.
This is a hands-on development role with responsibility across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, development, automated testing, deployment support, and production troubleshooting. The developer will work extensively with Java, Python, and AWS services to deliver backend applications, data pipelines, APIs, and Generative AI capabilities.
A key part of the role is building production ready solutions using AWS services such as Amazon Redshift, RDS, Glue, DMS, ECS, and Bedrock. The developer will also implement GenAI capabilities including Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), prompt engineering, and agentic workflows.
Testing and quality engineering are core responsibilities of this position. The developer is expected to build automated tests, validate data and application behavior, troubleshoot defects, and ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, reliability, and quality expectations.
The role works closely with

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
. 5+ years of hands-on software development experience, preferably building enterprise scale applications.
. Strong Java development experience, including Spring Boot and microservices.
. Strong Python development experience for APIs, data processing, automation, and AI/ML integrations.
. Hands on experience with AWS, particularly Amazon Redshift, RDS, Glue, DMS, ECS, and Bedrock.
. Experience developing cloud native backend services and containerized applications.
. Strong experience working with relational and analytical data platforms, including data ingestion, transformation, and data access patterns.
. Hands on experience with Generative AI and LLM based applications, preferably using Amazon Bedrock.
. Experience implementing RAG, prompt engineering, and/or agentic AI workflows.
. Strong automated testing experience across unit, integration, system, and regression testing.
. Experience incorporating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and taking ownership of application quality throughout the SDLC.
. Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices, APIs, and cloud native application patterns.
. Strong debugging, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and production support skills.
. Experience working in an Agile software development environment.
. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with business, product, data, and engineering teams.
. Apache Spark/PySpark or Scala Spark experience is preferred.
. GraphQL API development experience is preferred.
. Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes is preferred.
. Experience with vector databases and GenAI ecosystem tools is a plus.
. Experience working with data intensive applications in financial services or another highly regulated environment is beneficial.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.​

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 $110,100.00 $156,700.00.

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.

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