Backend Web Developer for Federal Projects (Hybrid)

Njoyn; Lafayette (LA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Insurance options

401(k) matching

PTO

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

CGI Federal is seeking a Backend Web Developer to design, build, and maintain secure backend systems for web applications in a federal environment. You will manage CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and multiple platforms including WordPress and TeamSite/Open Deploy.

The role requires strong programming skills in Java, Python, or PHP, and proven experience with MySQL, RESTful APIs, and cloud services. A hybrid work model is available with offices in several states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years in backend web development with secure solutions.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, PHP, or similar languages.
• MySQL experience for data integrity and security.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Understanding of RESTful API design and development.
• Able to administer Atlassian Confluence/JIRA, GitLab, HP/Autonomy TeamSite (OpenText), OpenDeploy, and WordPress.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD processes and container implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable backend systems for web apps.
• Administer Atlassian Confluence, JIRA, and related plugins.
• Manage GitLab CI/CD platform and container implementations.
• Operate HP/Autonomy TeamSite and Open Deploy platforms.
• Administer WordPress and support legacy Python/PHP/Java apps.
• Manage MySQL databases; ensure data integrity and security.
• Develop APIs and services for frontend and third-party integrations.
• Optimize performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain documentation aligned with federal standards.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.

Skills

Java

Python

PHP

REST APIs

MySQL

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Containerization

GitLab/Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira/Confluence

GitLab

TeamSite/OpenText

OpenDeploy

WordPress

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

CGI Federal is seeking a Backend Web Developer to design, build, and maintain secure backend systems for web applications in a federal environment. You will manage CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and multiple platforms including WordPress and TeamSite/Open Deploy.

The role requires strong programming skills in Java, Python, or PHP, and proven experience with MySQL, RESTful APIs, and cloud services. A hybrid work model is available with offices in several states.