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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Forward Deployed Application Engineer - Foreign Affairs - **Company:** Cgi Inc. - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States - **Salary:** $62,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Batch Processing, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Distributed Computing Environment, Python (Programming Language), Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Software Organization, Apache Spark, Git, SC Clearance, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Low-code, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Databricks - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9106810/forward-deployed-application-engineer-foreign-affairs ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 1 to 4 years of professional experience in software development (applications and/or integrations). Proficiency in at least one: Python, Java, C#/.NET, or JavaScript/TypeScript. Working knowledge of SQL and experience integrating with databases. Experience building/consuming REST APIs and using Git/source control. Strong debugging/problem solving skills and ability to work in a client facing environment. Experience with low code tools (e.g., Power Platform) or willingness to learn and support them as needed. Foreign affairs (FA) / international affairs knowledge or experience strongly preferred. Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one is required. Desired qualifications/non essential skills required: Exposure to data engineering/analytics concepts (ETL/ELT, batch processing, data quality). Familiarity with distributed processing or notebooks (e.g., Spark/Databricks concepts) a plus. Exposure to operational/analytics platforms (e.g., Palantir Foundry) a plus. Cloud familiarity (Azure/AWS/GCP) and basic identity/auth concepts. Experience with CI/CD and automated testing., * Application Development * SQL * Code Review * Data Engineering * Data Engineering * MS Power Platform ## Description CGI Federal is looking for a Forward Deployed Application Engineer to deliver client facing applications, integrations, and automation that streamline operations and improve business processes. This role is software development focused and requires strong engineering fundamentals. Because our teams work in a foreign affairs mission context, familiarity with foreign affairs (FA) is strongly preferred and helps engineers build solutions that fit real mission needs. Experience with Microsoft Power Platform is helpful for supporting existing business workflows, but candidates can be successful with the right technical foundation and willingness to learn., Develop, test, and maintain application features and integrations using modern software development practices. Build and consume REST APIs; integrate with relational and non relational data sources. Implement data transformations and job/workflow automation (tooling varies by project). Support existing low code workflows/applications as needed, including minor enhancements and troubleshooting (Power Platform used in some areas). Write unit/integration tests; participate in code reviews; use Git and team CI/CD processes. Troubleshoot production issues and defects; perform root cause analysis and implement fixes. 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