Position Description:

CGI is seeking an experienced AWS Application Architect to support the development, modernization, and integration of enterprise applications within a cloud based financial services environment. This role focuses on delivering scalable, secure, and reliable application solutions using AWS technologies, modern software development practices, and established application architecture principles.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, web applications, AWS cloud services, and system integration. Working closely with software engineers, technical leads, and business stakeholders, this individual will translate business requirements into technical solutions, guide application development efforts, and support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.

This position is required in one of the following locations: Birmingham, AL, Columbia, SC, Knoxville, TN or Lafayette, LA

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• . Develop and maintain application architecture documentation, technical specifications, integration diagrams, and implementation guidelines.

• . Provide technical guidance to development teams building and modernizing applications hosted on AWS.

• . Evaluate application requirements and recommend appropriate AWS services, integration approaches, and implementation strategies.

• . Support the development of application prototypes and proof of concept solutions to validate technical approaches.

• . Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure applications meet performance, scalability, availability, and security requirements.

• . Identify and resolve complex application integration, performance, and connectivity issues.

• . Participate in technical reviews, code reviews, and application modernization initiatives.

• . Promote application development standards, reusable components, and Agile delivery practices.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• . 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch, and VPC.

• . Experience developing and documenting application architecture, technical specifications, application components, and integration patterns.

• . Strong background in enterprise application development using Java, Spring Boot, Python, or similar technologies.

• . Experience developing and integrating web applications, RESTful APIs, microservices, and service oriented applications.

• . Experience supporting application migration, modernization, and deployment in AWS environments.

• . Understanding of distributed systems, application connectivity, messaging, and integration with enterprise platforms.

• . Working knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or Amazon RDS, including SQL and data integration.

• . Familiarity with automated build and deployment pipelines using Jenkins, Git, AWS CodePipeline, or similar tools.

• . Understanding of Docker and container orchestration technologies such as Amazon ECS, EKS, or Kubernetes.

• . Knowledge of secure application development, authentication, authorization, encryption, and AWS security best practices.

• . Ability to diagnose and resolve application performance, integration, and cloud infrastructure issues.

• . Experience preparing technical specifications, application diagrams, implementation documentation, and technical recommendations.

• . Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and collaborating with development teams and business stakeholders.

• . Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

Educational Requirements:

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.AWS Certified Developer – Associate.

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 $97,300.00 $123,800.00.

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

Skills:

• Amazon Web Services Cloud

• Docker

• Jenkins

• Kubernetes

• Oracle

• Postgre SQL

What you can expect from us:

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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