Sr. Java Backend Engineer

Position

Description:

CGI is seeking a Sr. Java Back-End Engineer to design and deliver cloud-native solutions for investment operations. The role involves collaborating with product owners, architects, and developers to shape technical strategy and build enterprise-grade systems that support critical financial workflows.

• Design and build robust, scalable solutions aligned with enterprise technology standards and cloud-first strategies.
• Lead technical design discussions and influence architectural decisions that improve performance, resiliency, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex business needs into high-performing software solutions.
• Guide and mentor developers, ensuring engineering excellence through code reviews, testing best practices, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Dev Ops teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, observability, and deployment automation.
• Contribute to process optimization and delivery velocity through agile practices and engineering leadership.

• 10+ years of Java/J2EE development experience, with deep expertise in Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• Proven experience designing RESTful APIs and multi-layered enterprise applications.
• Strong command of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and practices (Git Hub, Jenkins, uDeploy, Git strategies).
• Solid understanding of relational databases (DB2, Oracle), SQL, and ORM frameworks (Hibernate, JPA).
• Experience resolving complex technical challenges across distributed systems and hybrid cloud environments.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring and elevating engineering teams.

• Experience in financial services, particularly investment operations, NAV, or fund accounting systems.
• Familiarity with alternative investments such as derivatives, private equity, or liquid alternatives.
• Exposure to tools like Sonar Qube, Service Now, and HP Operations Orchestration.
• Agile delivery experience and a track record of driving process improvements.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.

Estimated range for this role in the U.S. is $80,600.00 – $.

• 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

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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