This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our downtown Toronto (250 Yonge St, Toronto) and/or Client office at a minimum 2 days per week - subject to change at any time.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Seeking an energetic and experienced AWS Developer to proactively participate in the architecting, development, testing and deployment of a new application in AWS Cloud .

The AWS Developer is expected to support the Lead Developer and drive the overall software development lifecycle including working across functional teams to transform requirements into features, managing development teams and processes, overseeing software testing, and ensuring a successful delivery the project.

Specific project areas of focus include translating user requirements into technical specifications, writing code and managing the preparation of design specifications.

The AWS Developer will also be expected to work with the architects in system design activities, provides advice on security requirements. Applies deep knowledge of algorithms, data structures and programming languages to develop high quality technology applications and services - including tools, standards, and relevant software platforms based on business requirements.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

Required skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 5 to 7 years of experience as an AWS Developer with hands on knowledge on AWS CDK using Node js and typescript . [AWS CDK using Node js and typescript is a must]
• Strong understanding of serverless architecture and microservices, with hands-on experience in implementing scalable AWS solutions
• Good Knowledge on AWS Reactive Architecture, Event Driven applications, API development and Node JS, Typescript
• Strong knowledge on AWS Alerts, VPC, API Gateway, Lambda functions, S3, Step Functions, Dynamo & Aurora DB databases, SNS , SQS, Cloudwatch
• Familiarity with AWS infrastructure as code tools like CloudFormation or Terraform for automating cloud deployments
• Solid grasp of security best practices within AWS, including IAM roles, VPCs, and encryption mechanisms
• Experience with version control systems like Git, Github, Bitbucket, JIRA and promoting code integrity and collaboration in a cloud-based environment
• Familiarity with IDE: Visual Studio Code. Other tools like Postman, SOAP UI
• Awareness: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Project Management
• Software Testing: Unit Testing, Integration Testing
• Exceptional communication skills, enabling clear and effective interaction with both technical and non-technical team members and stakeholders
• Provides expert day-to-day technical support of a range of Java and Cloud-based applications.
• Experience in leading the development team on projects migrating on prem solutions to AWS Cloud
• Experience with mission critical payments application will be an added advantage

Roles And Responsibilities:

• Responsible for writing code using CDK in typescript and node js.

• Responsible for interaction with AWS developers in onshore and offshore locations delivering a client project.

• Work with the AWS Architect and in architecting the solution and ensures that the development of the solution adheres to the approved solution design and client AWS cloud adoption strategies and guidelines.

• Translates user needs into technical specifications by understanding, conceptualizing, and facilitating technical requirements from user.

• Ensures that code/configurations adhere to the security, logging, error handling, and performance standards and non-functional requirements.

• Ability to communicate and present solutions and timelines to senior stakeholders within CGI and the client organization.

• Work closely with client PMs and CGI PMs to identify potential risks to the project early and propose solutions to mitigate the risks.

• Provides expert day-to-day technical support and advice to other AWS developers

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and build efficient solutions based on specifications.

• Coordinate the development team schedule and ensure effective communication between team members and other functional areas.

• Hands-on on experience on AWS, work closely with customer on solutioning and support Product owner to define requirements and map to AWS technical solutions.

• Ability to manage both Waterfall and Agile projects

• Responsible for directing the development team in the design, development, coding, testing and debugging of applications.

• Responsible for documenting and ensuring a project to support handover is conducted

• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations

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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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