Senior Software Engineering Specialist

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Engineering Experience Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and supporting custom enterprise software applications within complex business environments. Experience delivering backend, frontend, or full-stack software solutions. Experience contributing to application modernization, system integrations, or digital transformation initiatives. Strong understanding of modern software architecture practices (e.g., Domain-Driven Design, Event-Driven Architecture) and the ability to apply them across diverse client environments. Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new programming languages and frameworks. Software Engineering Experience with concepts such as: Object-Oriented and Functional Programming paradigms Microservices & API Design Automated Testing (Unit, Integration, E2E) Version Control (Git) & Collaborative Workflows (PRs, Code Reviews) CI/CD pipelines from a developer perspective Programming & Frameworks Deep expertise in one or more modern programming languages and their respective ecosystems, such as: Java (Spring Boot) C# (.NET Core) JavaScript / TypeScript (Node.js, React, Angular, Vue) Python (Django, FastAPI) Go Cloud & Cloud Native Technologies (Adjacent Skills) Experience building applications deployed to: Enterprise Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Kubernetes & Container ecosystems Serverless / Functions as a Service Professional Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders. Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills. Adaptability and a willingness to learn new technologies. Passion for engineering excellence and continuous improvement. Experience mentoring or supporting other engineering specialists. Experience That Will Help You Succeed The following experience is considered an asset but is not required: Artificial Intelligence Utilizing Generative AI and coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, etc.) to accelerate development Integrating LLMs and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) into custom applications Platform Engineering Awareness Experience working with Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs), Developer Portals, or Backstage. Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) like Terraform or Bicep. Data & Analytics Integration Experience developing event streaming applications (Kafka, RabbitMQ). Experience interfacing with enterprise data platforms, relational databases (SQL), and NoSQL datastores. Industry Experience Experience supporting clients within Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Insurance, Utilities, or other regulated industries. Types of Client Engagements As a member of CGI's Software Engineering practice, you may contribute to initiatives such as: Custom Application Development Legacy System Modernization & Re-platforming API Strategy & Integration Cloud-Native Application Architecture Artificial Intelligence Integration Enterprise Automation Technologies We Commonly Work With Depending on the client engagement, you may work with technologies such as: Programming & Frameworks Java / Spring Boot C# / .NET JavaScript / TypeScript / Node.js React / Angular / Vue.js Python Go Cloud Platform & Containers AWS, Azure, GCP Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker Databases & Messaging PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle MongoDB, Redis, CosmosDB Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ CI/CD & Observability GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps Datadog, Dynatrace, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry What Success Looks Like Successful Senior Software Engineering specialists at CGI: Deliver secure, scalable, and reliable software applications that create measurable client value. Build trusted relationships with clients through technical expertise and professionalism. Adapt quickly to new codebases, technologies, industries, and client environments. Contribute reusable code assets, architectural patterns, and best practices to the Software Engineering practice. Mentor teammates and actively share knowledge across the organization. Continuously improve engineering processes and delivery practices. Demonstrate ownership, accountability, collaboration, and commitment to continuous learning. Why Join CGI? Joining CGI means becoming part of a long-term consulting practice focused on helping organizations solve complex technology challenges. As a member of our Software Engineering practice, you will collaborate with experienced architects, developers, and consultants while supporting enterprise clients across a wide range of industries. As client needs evolve, you will have opportunities to work on new engagements, broaden your technical expertise, and continue building your career while remaining part of a collaborative engineering community. At CGI, you will have opportunities to: Deliver enterprise-scale application modernization, custom software, AI, and digital transformation initiatives. Work across multiple industries and diverse technology environments. Collaborate with experienced architects and technical leaders. Contribute to innovation, reusable code accelerators, and emerging technology initiatives. Continuously develop your technical and consulting skills. Grow your career into Software Architect, Principal Architect, Technical Practice Lead, or Director, Software Engineering specialist. CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $95,000–$145,000. This role is a future opportunity. #LI-AB19
• Use of the term ‘engineering’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices engineering or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial engineering regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT engineering-related functions, but licensure from an engineering regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Engineering is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.

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