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Position Description:
CGI Federal is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and proven hands on experience using AI assisted development tools in day to day engineering work. This position plays a critical role in modernizing SSA's development ecosystem by teaching, guiding, and enabling SSA software developers to adopt AI coding assistants and AI powered development workflows.
Building on SSA's enterprise AI initiatives, this role ensures effective deployment, operation, maintenance, and governance of AI technology platforms. The engineer will support AI assisted development across programming languages, frameworks, and environments while providing infrastructure support, developer enablement, documentation, and governance aligned guidance.
***Note this position is onsite 5 days a week at the customer site in Woodlawn, MD***
Your future duties and responsibilities:
Software Engineering Leadership & AI Development Enablement
. Provide hands on mentorship to SSA software developers, demonstrating how to use AI coding assistants and AI development tools within real SSA workflows.
. Teach best practices for integrating AI assisted development into each phase of the SDLC (requirements, design, coding, testing, deployment, maintenance).
. Lead modernization efforts by helping developers adopt AI assisted patterns for code generation, refactoring, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting.
. Evaluate SSA applications and recommend opportunities to embed AI development tools for improved productivity, maintainability, and quality.
. Stay current with AI development frameworks, tools, methodologies, and industry advancements.
o Hands on experience with modern AI coding tools such as: GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q Developer, Claude Code, Gemini Code Assist (Experience can be in any of these or similar tools but must include daily active usage.)
AI Software Licensing & Infrastructure Support
. Manage procurement, licensing, configuration, maintenance, and performance monitoring of AI related tools and software. Support server, storage, network, and cloud environments required for AI workloads. Recommend scaling strategies as AI adoption grows.
End User Support, Training & Documentation for AI Tools
. Develop and deliver training materials, workshops, and instructional guides for SSA developers adopting AI assisted development.
SDLC Support & Engineering Quality Assurance
. Help SSA teams incorporate AI assisted testing, AI supported code analysis, automated documentation, and AI driven optimization techniques.
Governance, Compliance & Reporting
. Support creation and maintenance of governance frameworks aligned with SSA policies and federal regulations.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
. Ability to obtain and maintain US Public Trust Clearance
. Bachelor's degree + 7 years IT experience
. Senior level software engineering with demonstrated expertise across the full SDLC and Hands on daily experience using AI coding assistants and AI development tools (e.g., Amazon Q Developer, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Gemini Code Assist).
. Experience supporting AI supporting infrastructure (servers, networks, storage, cloud). Familiarity with AI/ML platforms, licensing frameworks, and configuration management.
. Experience producing technical documentation and adhering to governance frameworks.
Desired qualifications/non essential skills required:
. Prior experience supporting federal agencies and understanding of FedRAMP and implementing AI COTS products in government environments.
. Experience in regulated environments with strict documentation discipline.
. Familiarity with AI/ML operational pipelines and lifecycle management.
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 $89,600.00 $198,400.00.
CGI Federal'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
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Skills:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business Process Documentation
- GitHub
- Machine Learning
- Mobile Software Engineering
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.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.
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