Senior Software Engineer – Java Backend Developer

Position Description

Company Profile:

At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve. At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com.

This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals please.

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer – Java Backend Developer

Position: Senior Software Engineer

Experience: 6-8 Years

Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Main location: Hyderabad

Position ID: J0225-2076

Employment Type: Full Time

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Java Backend Developer to join our dynamic team in Hyderabad. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in building robust backend systems, integrating with modern APIs, and working within containerized environments. This is a great opportunity to work on high-impact projects using the latest technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend systems using Java 17 and SpringBoot.
• Develop and manage RESTful APIs and services.
• Integrate with various messaging systems such as Kafka, JMS, and MQ.
• Manage and optimize NoSQL databases like MongoDB.
• Work with Docker containers and deploy applications on OpenShift Container Platform.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable code while following best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, testing, and production environments.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions.
  
  

Required Skills

• Strong experience with Java 17, Spring Boot, and Spring 5.
• Hands-on experience with REST APIs and Microservices Architecture.
• Proficient in MongoDB and other NoSQL technologies.
• Good knowledge of Kafka, JMS, MQ, and event-driven systems.
• Experience working with Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Exposure to OpenShift Container Platform is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Prior work on scalable enterprise applications.
  
  

CGI is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, CGI is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.

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Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

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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.