Senior Full Stack Python Developer

Senior Full Stack Python Developer
Category: Software Development/ Engineering
Main location: United States, Virginia, Reston
Position ID:J0526-0227
Employment Type: Full Time
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Position Description:
We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Python Developer to design, build, and scale cloud-native applications in a highly distributed AWS environment. This role involves hands-on development across both backend and frontend layers, with a strong emphasis on Python-based services, modern UI frameworks, and resilient system design.
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 Reston, VA. A hybrid working model is acceptable.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Python Developer to design, build, and scale cloud-native applications in a highly distributed AWS environment. This role involves hands-on development across both backend and frontend layers, with a strong emphasis on Python-based services, modern UI frameworks, and resilient system design.
The ideal candidate will take ownership of end-to-end delivery-from architecture through production deployment-while ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to build robust APIs, optimize distributed systems, and integrate AI-driven capabilities, including LLM-based solutions, into business applications.
This is a highly collaborative role suited for engineers who are comfortable operating in fast-paced Agile environments and who bring a strong foundation in clean coding, system design, and cloud engineering best practices.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
. 8+ years of experience building and deploying production-grade applications end-to-end
. Advanced proficiency in Python and frameworks like FastAPI or Flask
. Experience developing full-stack applications using modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue)
. Solid understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed system design
. Hands-on experience with AWS services (Lambda, ECS, EC2, RDS, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc.)
. Experience designing cloud-native architectures with a focus on scalability and resilience
. Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
. Experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)
. Strong grasp of CI/CD practices and tools such as Git and GitLab
. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar tools)
. Understanding of SDLC best practices, including testing, code reviews, and version control
. Ability to design and optimize systems for performance, reliability, and scalability
. Experience working with large datasets and formats like JSON, XML, and Parquet
. Exposure to AI/ML integrations, particularly working with LLMs in application development
. Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)
. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in Agile teams
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 $99,200.00 - $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 program
Skills:

• Amazon Web Services Cloud
• Angular
• Docker
• Flask
• Full Stack Development
• Full Stack Development
• Jenkins
• Node.Js
• Postgre SQL
• Python
• Terraform

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.
Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
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