BackSenior Full Stack Engineer
@ CGI
Position Description:
Join a high-impact modernization initiative for a large federal agency. As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you'll lead the development of cutting-edge APIs and AI-driven solutions that power mission-critical systems. This is your opportunity to shape the future of secure, scalable, and intelligent data access for millions of users. If you thrive on solving complex challenges, designing enterprise-grade applications, and mentoring teams, we want you on board.
This position is located in our Lafayette, Louisiana office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.
Due to the nature of government contracts, US citizenship or Permanent Residence is required.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and APIs aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
- Lead API development efforts using REST, GraphQL, and gRPC protocols, ensuring compliance with modern authentication and authorization standards (OAuth, JWT).
- Integrate legacy systems and modern databases, supporting AI/ML workflows and automated language conversion (e.g., COBOL to Java, Python, C#, TypeScript).
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks for robust deployments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define API specifications, validate data sources, and ensure backward compatibility.
- Drive observability and monitoring using tools like Datadog, New Relic, and Prometheus.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to architectural decisions for microservices and containerized environments.
Salary Range: $90,700.00 - $223,200.00
Qualifications:
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
- Experience: 5–8+ years in full-stack development with leadership or mentoring experience.
Technical Skills:
- Frontend: React, Angular, or Vue; strong HTML/CSS/JavaScript.
- Backend: Node.js, Python, Java, Spark.
- API Design: REST, GraphQL; authentication standards (OAuth, JWT).
- Infrastructure: OpenShift, Kubernetes, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- System Design: Expertise in scalable architecture, databases (SQL/NoSQL), caching, and CI/CD.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:
- Experience with microservices and containerization (Docker/K8s).
- Familiarity with AI-driven development tools and workflows.
- Knowledge of automated testing frameworks (Postman/Newman).
- Background in performance optimization, security hardening, or hybrid mobile/web apps.
- Exposure to large-scale modernization projects in government or regulated environments.
How to Apply:
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Location: Lafayette, LA
Date Posted: February 27, 2026
Application Deadline: March 27, 2026
Job Type: Full-time