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Join CGI as a Java Developer - Senior / Intermediate within our Banking Services Division. In this role, you will design, develop, and deliver modern microservices-based applications supporting mission-critical banking platforms. As a senior individual contributor, you will work closely with solution architects, business stakeholders, and cross-functional Agile teams to build scalable, high-performing APIs and event-driven applications using Spring Boot and Kafka.
Work Model: Hybrid. This role requires working from the CGI Downtown Toronto office and/or the client office, a minimum of 3 days per week, subject to change.
Your future duties and responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade microservices using Spring Boot.
- Develop new RESTful APIs and backend services to support business and integration requirements.
- Build scalable, event-driven applications using Apache Kafka for messaging and integration.
- Collaborate with solution architects, developers, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
- Develop clean, maintainable, and reusable code following industry best practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application issues while optimizing application performance.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support CI/CD deployment activities and Agile delivery processes.
- Work independently as a senior technical contributor while mentoring junior developers when required.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
- Minimum 10 or 5 years of experience developing enterprise Java applications.
- Proven experience working as an individual contributor on the development of new microservices.
- Strong hands-on experience developing applications using Spring Boot.
- Minimum 5 years of experience designing and developing REST APIs.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience integrating applications using Apache Kafka.
- Strong knowledge of Java, object-oriented programming, and backend application development.
- Experience building scalable, secure, and high-performing distributed applications.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Nice to have
- Experience within banking or financial services environments.
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and source control tools such as Git.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Experience with relational databases and SQL.
**CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $80,000–$130,000. This role is an existing vacancy.
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