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Backend Web Developer

@ CGI

Position Description:

• CGI Federal is seeking a highly skilled Backend Web Developer to join our team as a Tech Lead.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience using modern, open-source software to prototype and deploy backend web applications, including server-side processing, data storage, and integration with frontend development. This role involves leading technical efforts, collaborating with agile teams, and communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• This position is located in our Lafayette, LA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Act as the Tech Lead for backend web development projects, guiding technical efforts and ensuring successful delivery.
• Prototype and deploy backend web applications using modern, open-source software, focusing on server-side processing and data storage.
• Integrate backend development with frontend development to create seamless web applications.
• Utilize open-source web programming languages (e.g., Ruby, Python) and frameworks (e.g., Django, Rails) for web development.
• Develop and consume web-based, RESTful APIs to facilitate communication between systems.
• Work in team environments that use agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Lean) to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.
• Author developer-friendly documentation, including API documentation and deployment operations.
• Implement test-driven development practices to ensure high-quality code.
• Use version control systems, specifically Git and GitHub, to manage code changes and collaboration.
• Quickly research and learn new programming tools and techniques to stay updated with industry trends.
• Work with relational and non-relational database systems to manage data storage and retrieval.
• Implement scalable search technology (e.g., ElasticSearch, Solr) to enhance data search capabilities.
• Handle large data sets and scale their handling and storage to meet project requirements.
• Utilize open-source solutions and engage with the community to leverage shared knowledge and resources.
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences to ensure understanding and alignment.

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Qualifications:

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in backend web development using open-source software and frameworks.
• Strong expertise in server-side processing, data storage, and integration with frontend development.
• Proficiency in web programming languages (e.g., Ruby, Python) and frameworks (e.g., Django, Rails).
• Experience with developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and team environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with version control systems, specifically Git and GitHub.
• Ability to quickly research and learn new programming tools and techniques.
• Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:
• Experience with relational and non-relational database systems.
• Knowledge of scalable search technology (e.g., ElasticSearch, Solr).
• Experience handling large data sets and scaling their handling and storage.
• Engagement with open-source solutions and community.

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Back End Development
• Detail-oriented
• UX Strategy

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How to Apply:

Apply online at https://cgi.jobs/locations/lafayette-la/jobs/ 

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