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Senior AWS Full Stack Software Engineer
Category: Software Development/ Engineering
Main location: United States, Tennessee, Knoxville
Position ID:J0826-1512
Employment Type: Full Time
U.S. - Finding purpose at CGI
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Position Description:
CGI is seeking a Senior AWS Full Stack Software Engineer to join a technology team supporting enterprise applications in the financial services industry. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on developing and enhancing scalable, cloud-based applications using Java, Spring Boot, Python, Angular, and AWS.
The engineer will work across the full application stack, building APIs and microservices, developing modern user interfaces, and deploying solutions within an AWS heavy environment. The role will also incorporate AI and Generative AI capabilities into software development workflows, including code generation, automated testing, code reviews, and productivity improvements.
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 Knoxville, TN, Columbia SC or Lafayette, LA or Birmingham, AL. A hybrid working model is acceptable.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
CGI is seeking a Senior AWS Full Stack Software Engineer to join a technology team supporting enterprise applications in the financial services industry. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on developing and enhancing scalable, cloud-based applications using Java, Spring Boot, Python, Angular, and AWS.
The engineer will work across the full application stack, building APIs and microservices, developing modern user interfaces, and deploying solutions within an AWS heavy environment. The role will also incorporate AI and Generative AI capabilities into software development workflows, including code generation, automated testing, code reviews, and productivity improvements.
The ideal candidate brings strong full stack development experience, practical AWS knowledge, and hands on exposure to LLMs and GenAI development tools. This individual should be comfortable translating business requirements into working software, troubleshooting complex technical issues, contributing independently, and mentoring less experienced engineers.
Key Responsibilities
. Develop and maintain full stack applications using Java/Spring Boot, Python, and Angular.
. Build and support cloud native applications and services on AWS, including Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and RDS.
. Develop REST APIs, microservices, integrations, and distributed application components.
. Incorporate AI/GenAI tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and LLM based solutions into development workflows.
. Work with LLM APIs and agentic/agent based workflows to automate tasks and enhance application capabilities.
. Use AI assisted development practices for code generation, unit testing, test automation, and code reviews.
. Participate in peer reviews and maintain strong standards for code quality, performance, security, and maintainability.
. Translate business and technical requirements into reliable application solutions.
. Contribute to CI/CD, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices.
. Mentor junior engineers while remaining an active, hands-on contributor.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
. 5+ years of full stack software engineering experience in enterprise application environments.
. Strong hands-on development experience with Java and Spring Boot.
. Strong experience developing applications and services using Python.
. Front end development experience with Angular, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
. Hands on experience developing and deploying applications on AWS.
. Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and RDS.
. Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
. Practical experience using Generative AI and AI assisted development tools, such as GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT.
. Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs), LLM APIs, and agentic or agent-based workflows.
. Experience applying AI to software engineering activities such as code generation, unit testing, test automation, and code reviews.
. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, Git, and automated testing frameworks.
. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently on complex technical assignments.
. Ability to work effectively with business and technology stakeholders in an enterprise environment.
. Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior developers.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical 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 $89,600.00 $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
Skills:

• Amazon Web Services Cloud
• Angular
• Communication
• DevOps
• Full Stack Development
• Full Stack Development
• Java
• Spring Boot
• Typescript

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