Sr. Java Backend Engineer

Sr. Java Backend Engineer

Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Main location: United States, Texas, Dallas

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Employment Type: Full Time

CGI is seeking to hire a seasoned Sr. Java Back‑End Engineer to design and deliver scalable, cloud‑native solutions within a high‑impact investment operations domain. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll collaborate with product owners, architects, and developers to help shape technical strategy, drive innovation, and deliver enterprise‑grade systems that power critical financial workflows.

• Design and build robust, scalable solutions aligned with enterprise technology standards and cloud‑first strategies.
• Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to architectural and design decisions that drive performance, resiliency, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate complex business needs into elegant, high‑performing software solutions.
• Work alongside 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.

• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in Java/J2EE development with deep expertise in Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• Proven experience designing and developing 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.
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring and elevating engineering teams.

• Experience in financial services, especially investment operations, NAV, or fund accounting systems.
• Familiarity with alternative investments (e.g., derivatives, private equity, liquid alts).
• 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 related field.

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 certifications. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $87,600.00 – $.

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

• Database Design
• Java
• Kubernetes
• Spring
• SQL
• Atlassian Confluence
• Jira

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