Senior Software Engineer - Java/ Jakarta EE

Position Description

Company Profile:

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: Java Backend Developer – Senior

Position: Senior Software Engineer

Experience: 7 to 10 Yrs

Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Shift: 10: to 6 PM (3 Days Mandatory Work from Office)

Main location: Chennai

Position ID: J0426-1018

Employment Type: Full Time

Education Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or higher with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Position Description: We are looking for a highly skilled Java Expert who combines strong architecture and design capabilities with a hands-on approach to coding. The ideal candidate is deeply experienced in Java / Jakarta EE, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and Cloud-Native Systems, with the ability to design and implement scalable, high-performing, and maintainable enterprise solutions.

This role requires a strategic thinker who can define architectural blueprints while remaining deeply involved in the technical implementation - mentoring teams, driving best practices, and solving complex engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement enterprise-grade applications using Java SE (1121) and Jakarta EE frameworks.
• Develop and review detailed architecture and design documents aligning with best practices in scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Apply Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles to model complex business domains effectively.
• Build microservices-based, event-driven, and cloud-native architectures leveraging AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Ensure system reliability and resilience in distributed system environments.
• Lead and mentor development teams on design patterns, coding standards, and modern software practices.
• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into robust technical solutions.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to improve system performance and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high standards of code quality and technical excellence.

Must-Have Skills:

• 7+ years of professional experience in Java and Jakarta EE development.
• Strong command of Java SE (1121) and Jakarta EE technologies including : JPA, CDI, EJB, JAX-RS, and Jakarta EE containers (e.g., WebSphere Liberty, Payara, WildFly).
• Proven expertise in microservices architecture, domain-driven design (DDD), and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent understanding of event-driven architectures, messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and API design (RESTful / GraphQL).
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and modern development workflows (Git, Jenkins, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide teams and influence stakeholders.

Good to Have

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Reactive frameworks (e.g., Spring WebFlux, Quarkus, or Micronaut).
• Exposure to NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra) and in-memory data grids (Hazelcast, Redis).
• Knowledge of security frameworks and OAuth2 / OpenID Connect.
• Familiarity with Observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).

CGI is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, CGI is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require 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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