Senior AWS Engineer

Company: CGI
Location: Reston
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

U.S. - Finding purpose at CGI By playing this video you consent to Google/YouTube processing your data and using cookies – Learn more . Position Description: CGI has an immediate need for a Senior AWS Engineer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment supporting one of the largest customers. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side-by-side in an agile environment using emerging technologies. We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years!. This role is located at a client site in Reston, VA. A hybrid working model is acceptable. Your future duties and responsibilities: We are seeking an experienced Senior AWS Engineer to design, build, and support scalable, data-driven software solutions in a cloud environment. In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, translate them into technical solutions, and lead the development of robust applications using modern AWS services and data technologies. You will be responsible for designing complex systems, implementing new technologies, and ensuring solutions follow established engineering and DevOps best practices. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and a collaborative mindset to coordinate efforts across cross-functional teams. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: . 4 years of experience designing and developing complex software solutions in cloud environments . Hands-on expertise with core AWS services and architectural best practices, including services such as S3, Glue, Lambda, ECS/Fargate, EC2, API Gateway, Step Functions, EventBridge, and CloudWatch . Solid programming experience with Python and PySpark, particularly for data processing and transformation . Strong understanding of relational database concepts, including SQL, joins, normalization, and schema design . Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab and Terraform . Familiarity with DevOps practices and toolchains to build, test, deploy, and promote applications . Experience with automated testing, including unit testing frameworks and API testing tools . Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and collaborative development practices . Ability to analyze problems independently and deliver practical, well-engineered solutions . Aurora PostgreSQL and relational database modeling . Docker and containerized application development . Exposure to microservices and serverless architectures . Monitoring, logging, and security best practices in cloud environments . SRE concepts and tools such as Splunk . Development and collaboration tools including IntelliJ, VS Code, Git/Bitbucket, JIRA, and Confluence Education: ?Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related field???? 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 $88,200.00 - $137,100.00. 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 Skills: Bitbucket DevOps GIT GIT SCRUM 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. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. 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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.

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