Junior Java Developer

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CGI is seeking an enthusiastic and creative entry-level Java Developer to join a high-performing Agile team in designing and building modern, service‑based web applications for a large government agency. Our team leverages a modern development stack and various open‑source technologies. This role offers the opportunity to help build and modernize system applications for cloud deployment while growing your web application development skills through experiential learning and self‑directed training.

You will work as part of an exciting, positive team that moves quickly and delivers quality software alongside a passionate customer.

This position is located in Fairfax, VA.

• 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 provide a 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.
• Gaining a general understanding of database design and optimizing application access to backend data.

CGI is not able to sponsor international hires for this role.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline.
• Demonstrated understanding and at least 1 year of work experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Java (frontend and backend) development.
• Exposure to a modern Java software development environment and tools such as Maven, Git, Tomcat, Eclipse, Bamboo, etc.
• Positive, can‑do attitude, and desire to contribute in various means to team success.
• Confident communication skills with both internal team members as well as customers.
• 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.
• Ability to quickly research, learn, and apply emerging technologies within the software development industry.

• 1+ years of web application development
• 1+ years of using Spring Framework/jBPM/Activiti in Java applications
• Experience with RESTful services.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as Azure.
• Experience participating in an Agile development team.
• Experience using Atlassian tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Bit Bucket, Source Tree, etc.).
• Consulting experience.

Reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $62,900.00 - $.

• 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 programs

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• IT Services and IT Consulting

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 or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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