Position Description:
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
Job Title: Lead Java Developer
Position: Lead Java Developer
Experience: 8 – 12 Years
Category: Software Development/ Engineering
Shift: 1:00PM to 10:00 PM (please mention actual timings in IST)
Work Mode: Hybrid
Location: Chennai (Preferred)
Shift: UK Shift
CGI Office: DLF Chennai
Position ID: J0726-0116
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Description: We are looking for an experienced Java Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate should be passionate about coding and developing high-performance applications. You will work closely with our developers, designers, and other members of the team to deliver quality solutions that meet the needs of our clients.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance Java applications.
Develop scalable applications using Core Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
Build and integrate RESTful APIs and web services.
Design and optimize SQL databases and write efficient database queries.
Collaborate with product owners, architects, QA teams, and other developers throughout the software development lifecycle.
Follow coding standards, design patterns, and object-oriented programming principles.
Perform code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and optimize application performance.
Use Git for source code management and participate in version control best practices.
Work with CI/CD pipelines and contribute to DevOps initiatives for automated deployment.
Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
Must Have Skills
Strong programming skills in Core Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
Experience with SQL databases and data modeling.
Proficiency in API development and RESTful web services.
Working knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Good understanding of object-oriented design principles and design patterns.
Strong debugging, problem solving, and analytical skills.
Nice to Have Skills
Hands on experience with Big Data tools like Apache Spark, HDFS, or Kafka.
Exposure to Snowflake or other modern cloud data platforms.
Experience with Airflow or other workflow orchestration tools.
Knowledge of Angular / NodeJS for full stack exposure.
Familiarity with Tableau or other BI tools for data visualization.
Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
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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.
Skills:
- DevOps
- Java
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Application Deployment
- Communication
What you can expect from us:
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
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.
That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
