SENIOR FULL STACK JAVA DEVELOPER (ON-SITE)

Position Description.
This is an exciting time for CGI, and we want you to be part of it.
We are Canada's largest independent information technology services firm, and we are still growing! We are expanding in Atlantic Canada, and we need your skills, enthusiasm, and dedication as part of our team.
We are seeking experienced Full Stack Developers to join our dynamic team.
The ideal candidates will have a diverse skillset in various technologies including cloud and with extensive experience in modern technologies and frameworks.
Join this exciting new initiative as a Full Stack Developer.
Your future duties and responsibilities.
As a Full Stack Developer your responsibilities will be.
Front End.
• Knowledge of JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and their use in building complex interactive experiences.
• Familiarity with MVC frameworks (AngularJS, Angular 2+, Backbone.
s, or similar) and common JavaScript design patterns.
• Familiarity with Responsive Designs; AngularJS or extensive JavaScript.
• Experience using fluid grids and building responsive websites.
• Making use of Cascading Style Sheets CSS3 features & CSS frameworks to implement responsive web design.
• HTML5 including HTML5 API’s; CSS and CSS preprocessors such as SASS or Lint; DOM.
• Ability to create cross browser page layouts and components.
• Knowledge of design techniques for developing websites with good performance (i.
.
lazy loading, use of Spites, etc.).
• Knowledge of expanded HTML5 semantics and popular HTML5 APIs (e.
.
audio, video, SVG) Back End/Web Services.
• Experience and knowledge of RESTful API’s or other Web Services; Java.
• Common Skills and Knowledge (all items are must haves for all roles).
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate software engineering and/or development concepts and principles.
• Design, develop and implement web applications, including adherence to coding standards, and building/running appropriate unit and integration tests and deployment scripts.
• Basic principles of software design for maintainable and extendable software.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate with other developers and co-workers including distributed team members.
• Partner with QA to own the quality of the product.
• Ability to use or learn Design Patterns.
• Agile/Scrum experience or basic knowledge.
• Contribute to continual improvement by suggesting improvements to all aspects of the product development.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role.
Qualifications.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field; software development – preferably front end.
• 8+ years of professional experience in the area of Full Stack development using modern front and back-end technologies.
• Client-side UI development; experience with HTML5 and CSS3 and popular page layout frameworks.
• Responsive Web Design – Development experience; Experience mentoring junior staff and defining coding standards and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with multiple JavaScript libraries and frameworks (jQuery).
• Hands-on experience with Responsive Web Design and Web Accessibility • Experience working with large, branded websites, content management systems, E-commerce platforms, and backend frameworks (Java,.
ET) is a plus • Experience within a large technical organization a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile concepts in an enterprise setting is a plus • Familiarity with Content Management Systems concepts and architecture a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Strong communication skills (technical descriptions and diagramming, escalation, written, in-person, adaptive as appropriate to the audience, etc.).
• “Strong opinions, lightly held” – Willingness to own, research, and argue your points of view, bring new ideas to the table, but deliver according to consensus and expectations.
Required Level of Education (include certifications).
• University degree in IT discipline with equivalent experience.
• Formal Certification in relevant subjects will be nice to have.
Soft Skills.
• Excellent communicator • Well organized • Detail orientated • Team Player Skills.
AngularJS English Full Stack Development Java JavaScript RESTful (Rest-APIs) Spring Boot 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.
At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings.
We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow.
If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know.
We will be happy to assist.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.