Forward Deployed Developer ()

Position Description:

CGI is seeking an experienced Forward Deployed Developer to join the team responsible for the Wealth360 Digital Wealth Platform a modern cloud-native platform transforming the digital wealth management experience. This is a hands-on technical role for a senior software professional who enjoys owning features from concept through production while working across backend services frontend applications APIs cloud infrastructure and deployment automation. Youll collaborate with a high-performing engineering team to design build test deploy and support scalable solutions using Go PostgreSQL and cloud technologies. AI-assisted software development is a core part of the engineering workflow and youll leverage modern AI coding tools to accelerate delivery while applying sound engineering judgment and maintaining high standards for security reliability and quality. This is a full-time permanent opportunity based in one of CGIs Atlantic Canada offices including Halifax NS; Moncton or Fredericton NB; Stratford PEI; or St. Johns NL with a hybrid work model requiring three days per week onsite.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Design develop test deploy and support end-to-end features across Go microservices applications PostgreSQL databases and cloud infrastructure.
Develop scalable REST APIs and maintain API specifications to support web applications integrations and AI-enabled solutions.
Design and implement secure reliable workflows supporting modern AI-driven capabilities and platform integrations.
Extend and optimize PostgreSQL schemas data models reporting solutions and data projections while following safe deployment practices.
Build and maintain containerized deployment solutions CI/CD pipelines infrastructure automation and cloud environments using Docker or Podman Terraform and modern DevOps practices.
Develop comprehensive automated testing across unit integration API end-to-end and performance testing to ensure high software quality.
Participate in architecture discussions code reviews technical design sessions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate closely with software developers architects product owners and cross-functional teams throughout the Software Development Lifecycle.
Mentor team members share technical knowledge and contribute to engineering standards and platform documentation.
Troubleshoot production issues optimize application performance and support the ongoing evolution of the Wealth360 platform.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
10 or more years of professional software development experience with a strong backend or platform engineering focus.
Strong hands-on experience developing enterprise applications using Go.
Experience designing and developing microservices distributed systems and RESTful APIs.
Strong experience with PostgreSQL including schema design query optimization database migrations and performance tuning.
Experience developing modern web applications using TypeScript React and .
Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
Experience with container technologies including Docker or Podman and modern CI/CD pipeline automation.
Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot Claude Code Cursor or similar technologies as part of the software development lifecycle.
Strong understanding of automated testing practices including unit integration API end-to-end and performance testing.
Experience working within Agile software development environments.
Excellent analytical problem-solving communication and collaboration skills.

Assets
The following qualifications would be considered assets:
Experience with Change Data Capture (CDC) event streaming or logical replication technologies.
Experience designing or integrating AI agents Model Context Protocol (MCP) or LLM-based workflows.
Knowledge of multi-tenant SaaS architectures and cloud-native application design.
Experience with Terraform Keycloak OpenID Connect (OIDC) and infrastructure automation.
Experience with micro frontend architectures.
Knowledge of wealth management investment platforms securities or financial services.
Experience with modern testing tools such as Playwright k6 Bruno or Trivy.

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level geographic market experience and training and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $75000-$145000 CAD. This role is an existing vacancy.

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Skills:

• English
• Go
• Postgre SQL
• RESTful (Rest-APIs)
• Typescript

What you can expect from us:

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll 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. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll 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.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll 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.

That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.

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