Application Support Engineer

Application Support Engineer
Category: Software Development/ Engineering
Main location: United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Alternate Location(s): United States, Tennessee, Knoxville
United States, Tennessee, Nashville
Position ID:J
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Description:
CGI's Trade and Finance group is seeking a skilled and motivated Application Support Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions that support our global trade industry clients. You'll be part of a collaborative environment focused on delivering excellence through automation, scalability, and performance.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
• Collaborate with the application support team to set up, maintain, and upgrade production and non-production environments.
• Monitor and report on system performance, risks, and project status to project managers and leadership.
• Coordinate effectively with internal teams and clients, ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application and infrastructure issues across multiple environments.
• Design and implement automated DevOps solutions and tools to streamline operations.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supporting large-scale, multi-tier applications.
• Strong background in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) technologies and architecture is highly desirable.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on performance and scalability.
Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in SQL (development and performance analysis).
• Experience in web application development/support.
• Strong knowledge of Java, J2EE, and related technologies.
• Familiarity with XML/JSON data formats.
• Solid understanding of design patterns and object-oriented programming.
• Hands-on experience with ORM tools such as Hibernate or MyBatis.
• Expertise troubleshooting with applications on Spring Framework
• Experience developing and integrating Web Services.
Desired/Advanced Competencies:
• Application and network debugging.
• Web server configuration (Apache/Nginx).
• Application servers (JBoss, Spring).
• Linux scripting and automation.
• DevOps practices and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Certificate management and SMTP configuration.
• Security best practices, including SSO and ModSecurity setup.
• BOXI/Reporting experience
Other Information:
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 $62,700.00 - $146,300.00.
Skills:

• Application Development
• Java
• Object Oriented Programming
• SQL

What you can expect from us:
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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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