CGI is a leading IT and business consulting services firm, and they are seeking a Junior AWS Java Full Stack Developer (Backend-Focused) to join their team. The role involves supporting the design, development, and delivery of scalable cloud-based applications, primarily focusing on backend services, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Responsibilities
- Contributing to backend development using Java and Spring Boot within AWS environments
- Supporting the development of microservices-based solutions
- Assisting in the design and implementation of RESTful APIs
- Helping integrate applications with databases and external systems
- Participating in code reviews
- Troubleshooting issues
- Supporting deployments
Skills
- 1–3 years of overall software development experience
- 1–2 years of hands-on experience with Java
- Working knowledge of Spring Boot and familiarity with the Spring ecosystem (Spring Data, Spring Security, etc.)
- Basic understanding of RESTful API development and microservices concepts
- Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, or API Gateway
- Exposure to cloud-native application development
- Familiarity with relational databases (Postgres, MySQL, Oracle) and basic SQL
- Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and version control systems (Git)
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker
- Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka, SNS/SQS) or caching technologies (Redis)
- Working knowledge of front-end technologies (Angular, React, or similar)
- Understanding of Agile development methodologies
Benefits
- 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
Company Overview
CGI is an IT and business consulting services firm that offers consulting, cyber security, cloud, and IT services. It was founded in 1976, and is headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, CAN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.cgi.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
CGI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 131 in 2026, 775 in 2025, 762 in 2024, 795 in 2023, 940 in 2022, 846 in 2021, 582 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.