Senior Java API Developer - Backend

Senior Java API Developer - Backend

Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Main location: United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

Alternate Location(s): United States, Ohio, Cleveland

United States, Texas, Dallas

Position ID: J0526-2306

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced Sr Java API Developer to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high performance API solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java, microservices architecture, API frameworks, and cloud native development. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands on development capability, and the ability to guide a team through complex engineering challenges.

The developer will collaborate closely with cross functional partners, ensure adherence to engineering best practices, and oversee end to end solution quality. This position plays a critical role in shaping technical direction, mentoring developers, and ensuring the successful implementation of robust and secure API services.

This position is located at our client site in Cleveland, OH, Pittsburgh, PA, or Dallas, TX.

For this role on this particular client engagement, employer sponsorship of immigration related visa and/or green card status as part of the PERM process will not be available.

Future duties and responsibilities

Responsible for high quality technical deliverables.

Drive the direction and roadmap for the microservices architecture.

Provide innovative solutions to complex situations and drive outcomes.

Provide technical guidance and architectural assistance Java/Spring framework

Help the other members of the team with technical queries and guide and mentor them to develop top quality code.

Work in an Agile environment and adapt to the changing needs and requirements of the business.

Always be ready to be hands-on to develop or fix issues to deliver on time and of the highest quality.

Work closely with leadership and the whole Tech team.

Work to guide team members to create test plans, and ensure the issues are properly identified, fixed and tested.

Develop all code incorporating the best practices.

Required Qualifications:

5-8 years of experience building Java / J2EE / Enterprise Java solutions, including Java frameworks, including Spring, JSF, and Hibernate.

Experience developing and consuming SOAP and REST web services for an operational/production environment

Design and maintain APIs, services, and different payment sources

Work with API developers across the teams to build new API features at large-scale

Experience working with OpenShift, Containerization and Microservices

Experience with Java technologies and frameworks mainly Spring and Hibernate.

Knowledge of client-side technologies like Node JS, Angular JS, Angular 2+, Backbone JS or Cordova.

Experience in Kubernetes, Apache Kafka and MongoDB.

Experience integrating Java based applications with Oracle / SQL Server

Hands on experience working REST API development using Spring Boot & Spring framework.

Experience coding to prevent hacking and other vulnerabilities.

Strong collaboration and communication skills within distributed project teams and in an Agile environment.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

. Strong REST API development and integration experience

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CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $70,800.00 - $156,700.00.

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

. Competitive compensation

. Comprehensive insurance options

. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan

. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time

. Paid parental leave

.Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

. Wellness and Well-being programs

Skills:

• Docker

• J2EE

• Java

• Kubernetes

• Oracle

• Spring Boot

• SQL

What you can expect from us:

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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.

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