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CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. Lead Full Stack Engineer (Python, Fast API, AWS, React) in Bloomfield, Connecticut
Lead Full Stack Engineer (Python, Fast API, AWS, React)
Category: Software Development/ Engineering
Main location: United States, Connecticut, Bloomfield
Position ID: J0326-0465
Employment Type: Full Time
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Position Description:
The best version of us starts with You!
We CGI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Full Stack Engineer (Python, Fast API, AWS, React) for MetagenAI, an enterprise AI-powered metadata management platform. This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring someone who can drive architecture decisions while actively coding across the full stack. The candidate will take technical ownership of the project, design scalable solutions, and mentor the team.
This position can be performed from any Client site Dallas, TX, Austin, TX, Bloomfield, CT, Raleigh, NC or Lafayette, LA in a Hybrid working Model.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
Technical Leadership
. Drive architectural decisions and technical roadmap
. Establish coding standards and best practices
. Lead design reviews and technical discussions
. Mentor developers and conduct code reviews
Hands-On Development
. Implement complex features (frontend + backend)
. Optimize performance (APIs, queries, UI)
. Debug production issues
. Write clean, maintainable code
Collaboration
. Translate requirements into technical designs
. Work with product, data, and AI teams
. Communicate technical decisions to stakeholders
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
At least 9+ years of overall software development experience required and must have skills:
Backend (Core)
. Python – FastAPI / Django / Flask
. RESTful APIs – Design and implementation
. SQLAlchemy ORM
. Async programming (async/await)
Frontend (Core)
. React – Modern React with hooks
. JavaScript / TypeScript (ES6+)
. State management (Redux / Context API)
. Material-UI or similar component libraries
Database
. PostgreSQL – Production experience, query optimization
. SQL – Complex queries, indexing, schema design
Cloud & DevOps
. AWS – Hands-on with multiple services (EC2, S3, Lambda, Glue, EKS)
. Docker – Containerization
. Kubernetes / EKS – Container orchestration
. CI/CD – Jenkins / GitLab / GitHub Actions
Architecture
. Microservices – Designed and implemented distributed systems
. System design – Scalability, performance, reliability
. API patterns – REST best practices
Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:
AI / ML Integration
. LangChain or LLM orchestration frameworks
. OpenAI API integration experience
. Prompt engineering and embeddings
. Semantic search implementation
Specialized Databases
. Neo4j or graph databases (Cypher)
. Vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, pgvector)
Data Engineering
. AWS Glue or Apache Spark
. ETL / ELT pipelines
. Data profiling and quality assessment
TECH STACK OVERVIEW:
Backend: Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL
Frontend: React, Vite, Material-UI, TypeScript
Cloud: AWS (EKS, Glue, S3, Lambda), Docker, Kubernetes
AI: LangChain, OpenAI APIs, pgvector
Auth: Okta SSO, JWT
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
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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 $80,600 - $211,600.00.
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:
Python
SQL
Microservices
Postgre SQL
RESTful (Rest-APIs)
Artificial Intelligence
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.
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