Senior Software Engineer Java Back End

Position Description:

Company Profile:

At CGI were a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72000 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 were a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72000 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 .

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: 812 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
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field

Skills:

• Communication
• Java
• Microservices
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Spring Boot

What you can expect from us:

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