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Lead AWS Full Stack Engineer
Category: Software Development/ Engineering
Main location: United States, Virginia, Reston
Position ID:J0626-1746
Employment Type: Full Time
U.S. - Finding purpose at CGI
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Position Description:
We are is seeking a Lead AWS Full Stack Engineer to design, develop, and support scalable cloud native applications within a modern Financial Services technology environment. This role combines deep full stack engineering expertise with cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and emerging Generative AI technologies.
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 Reston, VA. A hybrid working model is acceptable.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
We are seeking a Lead AWS Full Stack Engineer to design, develop, and support scalable cloud native applications within a modern Financial Services technology environment. This role combines deep full stack engineering expertise with cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and emerging Generative AI technologies.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience across frontend and backend development, AWS cloud services, API engineering, and containerized deployment environments. In addition to core software engineering responsibilities, the role will contribute to the integration of GenAI capabilities such as intelligent assistants, chatbot functionality, and AI powered automation into enterprise platforms.
This position requires strong collaboration with Product, UX, QA, and engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high performing applications aligned with enterprise standards and regulatory expectations.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
. 10+ years of experience in Full Stack Software Engineering or Cloud Application Development
. Strong frontend development experience using React and/or Angular with solid knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
. Backend engineering expertise using technologies such as Node.js, Python, or Java with Spring Boot
. Experience designing and integrating RESTful and GraphQL APIs in enterprise scale applications
. Strong understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL along with NoSQL platforms like MongoDB or DocumentDB
. Hands on experience working within AWS cloud environments, including cloud native application deployment and infrastructure automation
. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker containers, Kubernetes orchestration, and Infrastructure as Code practices
. Exposure to Generative AI technologies and experience integrating LLMs such as OpenAI or Anthropic into applications
. Understanding of prompt engineering, AI powered application features, and responsible AI implementation practices
. Strong foundation in software engineering principles, application scalability, and modern architecture patterns
. Experience with automated testing frameworks, TDD methodologies, and version control systems such as Git
. Ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor developers, and collaborate effectively across Agile product teams
. Strong communication skills with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
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 $123,200.00 $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
• Docker
• Full Stack Development
• Full Stack Development
• GIT
• Java
• JavaScript
• Kubernetes
• Node.Js
• Postgre SQL
• Python
• Typescript

What you can expect from us:
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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.
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