AWS Developer

Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated AWS Developer with 5+ years of experience to support the migration of a real-time payments application from an on-premise system to AWS cloud.

In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable, cloud-native solutions. You will work closely with the Lead Developer, Architects, Product Owners, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into high-quality technical solutions.

This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days per week onsite at the client office in downtown Toronto.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Participate in the design, development, testing, and deployment of AWS-based solutions.
• Develop and maintain cloud-native applications using AWS services and modern technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Work with architects to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with AWS best practices.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures.
• Ensure code quality through testing, logging, performance optimization, and adherence to standards.
• Coordinate with onshore and offshore teams to deliver project outcomes.
• Identify risks early and propose mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
• Prepare technical documentation and support project handover activities.
• Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and project managers.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• 5 years of experience as an AWS Developer.
• Strong experience with AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, S3, VPC, Step Functions, DynamoDB, Aurora, SNS, SQS, and CloudWatch.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Strong understanding of serverless architecture, microservices, and event-driven systems.
• Experience with API development and backend technologies such as Node.js and TypeScript.
• Working knowledge of Angular or similar front-end frameworks.
• Experience with version control and collaboration tools (Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, JIRA, Postman, SOAP UI).
• Familiarity with IDE tools such as Visual Studio Code.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
• Experience working in Agile and/or Waterfall environments.
• Ability to work independently on complex technical tasks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have
• Experience working on real-time payments or financial systems.
• Experience with AWS reactive architecture patterns.
• Experience working with distributed (onshore/offshore) teams.

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors including but not limited to skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $65,000 - $115,000.

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Skills:

• Angular
• Terraform
• AWS Developer
• Node.Js

What you can expect from us:

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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.

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