Microservices Developer

Company: CGI
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: September 10, 2018

Job Description:

Position Description
CGI is looking for a Microservices Developer to join the team in Lafayette, LA.

Your future duties and responsibilities
As an API and Microservices developer, you are part of a high-performance team focused on driving innovation, modernizing application infrastructure and improving delivery effectiveness by:

Defining, refactoring and building integration-centric solutions in the ontext of transition from traditional, legacy platforms to service-oriented architectures

Implementing multi-channel (Web & Mobile) API architecture offerings and providing differentiated end-user experiences by leveraging mobile platforms and other personal computing devices.

Determining the right configuration of the integration platform and components to suit the application strategy and establishing the environment and instance strategy for integration platform environments.

You will work closely within an agile, scrum-based team to understand the business domain and Mobile App requirements that drive analysis, architecture /design and development of APIs. These solutions cross a broad spectrum of technologies and must align with business and IT strategies, comply with the organization's architectural standards and most importantly, delight the customer.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical expertise through a hands-on approach to develop RESTful services by adhering to Technical/Integration Architectures.

Develop solutions using Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) patterns, automating business process models, API enabled gateway and multi/hybrid cloud based services

Actively develop solutions to contribute to enterprise class integration and middleware software development best practices, standards and procedures. Lead prototyping activities, hands on.

Assesses business problems, system needs, and the external system design. Participate in large-group, coordinated planning sessions, provides effort estimates and timeline commitments.

Maintain cutting edge knowledge of current and emerging technologies, industry trends and standards.

Collaborate effectively with others to solve complex problems spanning their respective areas and resolves technological disagreement with informed, rational and collaborative solutions.

May work on logical and physical database designs where applicable for the given project.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

Backend Microservices Developer Qualifications:

Technologies and patterns that you will be exposed to: Python, NodeJS, Spring Boot, Apache Camel (for integration patterns), RESTful APIs and SOAP services, utilizing existing Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery processes.

Understanding of REST and SOAP APIs, JSON data, XSLT mappings, JSON Path, etc.

Knowledge of API life cycle, microservices architecture and API definition/discovery

Desire and ability to learn new systems and keep abreast with the current technologies.

Database experience with MongoDB & Oracle.

Well versed with exception handling and monitoring terminologies, both from business and data perspective. Experience working with Splunk is a plus.

Prior Experience with LAMP/MEAN stack.

Proficient in self-testing of applications, unit testing and use of mock frameworks, test-driven development (TDD).

Personal Qualifications:

You possess strong analytical and problem solving skills and are technically astute

You communicate accurately, truthfully, and professionally, both in writing and verbally, in a way that is respectful of other people's time.

You thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary, cross-functional, and multi-cultural environment with onshore/offshore teams and are passionate about doing your job well, doing it right. You listen well and are an excellent facilitator who can resolve conflicts and foster collaboration

You are a self-starter who takes pride in your work and are continually improving your craft through reading, learning and practicing. You demonstrate strong initiative, follow-through and accountability in executing project responsibilities, overcoming obstacles and balancing
multiple priorities effectively.

You strive to make a positive impact through innovation in the pursuit of building amazing products that are enjoyable, easy to use and accessible across all platforms.

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science preferred.

Build your career with us.

It is an extraordinary time to be in business. As digital transformation continues to accelerate, CGI is at the center of this change--supporting our clients' digital journeys and offering our professionals exciting career opportunities.

At CGI, our success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing our company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create.

Be part of building one of the largest independent technology and business services firms in the world.

Learn more about CGI at .

No unsolicited agency referrals please.

CGI is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

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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.

Skills
* Apache Camel
* Communication (Oral/Written)
* Oracle
* Python
* SOAP
* Splunk

Department: Development/Engineering - provided by Dice Agile, Analysis, Apache, API, Architecture, CGI, Database, Developer, Development, Genetic, Middleware, MongoDB, Oracle, Project, Python, Rational, Recruiter, Scrum, Security, SOAP, TDD, Testing, XSLT

Keywords: CGI, Lafayette , Microservices Developer, IT / Software / Systems , Lafayette, Louisiana