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CGI

CGI

Software Engineering
Remote
Posted on Jun 14, 2023
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Position Description:

CGI is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, entry-level Java developer for a high-performing Agile team designing and building a modern, services-based web application for a large government agency. Our team is using a modern development stack, cloud technologies and various additional open-source technologies. You will have the opportunity help build and design an enterprise web application from the ground up which will be used by government agencies, states, and industry to comply with federal reporting requirements, and share and visualize data. Grow your web application development skills with in-demand technologies as part of an exciting, positive team that moves quickly and delivers quality software alongside a passionate customer.

The preferred location for this position is Nationwide.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

The ideal candidate for this position will be a creative and detail oriented web application developer who enjoys the challenge of learning new technologies, solving design challenges, and building high-quality software. The candidate will be responsible for helping to define and code the ongoing architecture and development of an emerging application. The candidate will be able to confidently code and organize the application using best practices while helping to share their knowledge with the team and grow the teams’ skills and understanding of robust Java applications.
The candidate will be responsible for participating in all phases of an Agile software development lifecycle, including application design, estimating development activities, authoring application code, participating in code reviews, and demonstrating the software.
The candidate should have experience in web-application development including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as well as a background in Java development.
The candidate’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

- Authoring and reviewing web application code in Java, JavaScript, etc.
- Participating in daily team discussions and code collaboration to promote continuous progress
- Participating in client, industry, and end-user discussions to help provide technical viewpoint on the application.
- Participating in technical design sessions to create sustainable, high-performing features and providing accurate estimates and development timelines.
- Continuous improvement of existing development tools and technologies
- Authoring automated testing script for the application
- Augmenting and Improving system architecture
- General understand of database design and optimizing application access to backend data.
- Continuous direct interaction with clients and end-users to understand software needs and talk through architectural and technical design choices.
CGI is not able to sponsor international hires for this position.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

1+ years of directly related software development experience
Skills required:
Demonstrated understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Java coding practices.
Demonstrated experience with Java development.
Ability to work independently as well as within a dynamic team environment on development tasks and continuously deliver quality code for team review and product owner demonstration.
Experience working with modern Java software development environment and tools such as Maven, Github Enterprise, Github Actions, Tomcat, Eclipse, IntelliJ, etc.
Understanding of RESTful service development.
Confident communication skills with both internal team members as well as customers.
Ability to quickly research, learn, and apply emerging technologies within the software development industry.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline.
Positive, can-do attitude, and desire to contribute in various means to team success

The following qualifications will strongly benefit a candidate:
- 1+ years of web application development
- 1+ years of using Spring Framework in Java applications
- Experience participating in an Agile development team
- Experience using Atlassian tools, e.g. JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, SourceTree, etc.
- Consulting experience
- Will accept candidates with a Masters degree in lieu of 1 year required experience.

Due to the nature of the government contracts this position requires US eligibility.

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 and training; and licensure and certifications. 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 is $52,400-$91,700.

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While technology is at the heart of our clients’ digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success.

When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees “members” because they are CGI shareholders and owners and owners who enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are today — one of the world’s largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Ready to become part of our success story? Join CGI — where your ideas and actions make a difference.

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, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.