Senior Software Engineer -Java Back End

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: Lead Java Backend Developer

Location: Bangalore/Chennai

Experience: 8–12 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Java Backend Developer to design and build scalable, high-performance backend systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms, along with hands-on experience in AI-driven development practices and modern DevOps ecosystems. This role requires technical leadership, mentoring capabilities, and a passion for innovation using AI-assisted tools like GitHub Copilot.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot

Architect and implement microservices-based solutions with high availability and performance

Drive adoption of AI-assisted development practices to improve productivity and code quality

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, frontend, DevOps, and data engineering

Design and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven systems (Kafka, messaging queues)

Ensure best practices in code quality, security, performance, and scalability

Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers

Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical roadmaps

Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows

Work with cloud platforms for deployment and scaling of applications

Required Skills Strong experience in Java (8+), Spring Boot, and backend development

Expertise in microservices architecture and distributed systems

Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (must-have), especially GitHub Copilot

Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation

Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration (Kubernetes preferred)

Strong knowledge of REST APIs, system design, and database technologies (SQL/NoSQL)

Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ

Proficiency in version control systems (Git)

Strong problem-solving and leadership skills

Good to Have

Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure

Exposure to AI/ML model integration, LLM APIs, or intelligent automation

Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, etc.)

Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)

Familiarity with secure coding practices and compliance standards

Your future duties and responsibilities

Educational Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

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