Python Backend Engineer

Position Description

CGI is seeking a talented Python Backend Engineer with expertise in FastAPI, AWS Cloud Services, and DevOps practices to build scalable and cloud-native backend applications. The candidate will be responsible for API development, cloud deployments, CI/CD automation, and backend optimization.

The ideal candidate should have strong backend engineering experience along with hands-on exposure to AWS infrastructure and deployment pipelines.

This position can be located in Lafayette, LA, Bloomfield, CT, Raleigh, NC, Austin, TX, or Denver, CO.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Backend Development

Develop and maintain backend services using Python and FastAPI

Design and implement scalable REST APIs

Create and maintain database models using SQLAlchemy ORM

Develop optimized SQL queries and relational data models

Integrate backend services with external systems and APIs

Database Management

Work with PostgreSQL databases for application data storage

Ensure database performance, integrity, and scalability

Implement data access layers and schema migrations

AWS & DevOps

Deploy applications using Amazon ECS

Manage container images using Amazon ECR

Configure and maintain API Gateway and Application Load Balancer (ALB)

Work with Amazon RDS and Amazon S3

Build and maintain automated deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions

Implement CI/CD best practices and release automation

System Reliability & Monitoring

Monitor application health and performance

Troubleshoot production issues and optimize backend services

Ensure application security and operational stability

Team Collaboration

Participate in sprint planning, architecture reviews, and code reviews

Collaborate with frontend, QA, DevOps, and product teams

Maintain technical documentation and development standards

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

5+ years of experience in Python backend development

Strong hands-on experience with FastAPI

Experience with REST API development

Strong SQL and relational database knowledge

Experience with PostgreSQL

Hands-on experience with SQLAlchemy ORM

Experience with AWS cloud services:

ECS

ECR

API Gateway

RDS

S3

ALB

Experience with GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines

Other Information:

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $80,600.00 - $188,100.00.

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

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

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

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.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.