Java Backend Engineer

Java Backend Engineer

Job Order: J - Permanent Full Time

Location:

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Employment:
Full Time, Hybrid Working Model

Join our CGI agile team as a Mid‑Level Java Back‑End Engineer, where you’ll design and develop scalable, mission‑critical platforms using modern technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Kafka and CI/CD automation—collaborating with Dev Ops and engineering peers to drive innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Design and develop multi‑layered backend systems using Java 17, Spring Boot, and PL/SQL.
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices focused on scalability, performance, and Kafka integration.
• Optimize database schemas, stored procedures, and transactional SQL (Oracle/DB2).
• Drive CI/CD automation using Jenkins, Git, and uDeploy.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops teams to implement monitoring, resiliency, and release pipelines.
• Perform code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure delivery quality.
• Resolve cross‑technology roadblocks and contribute to process improvements that enhance team velocity.

• 6+ years of backend programming experience with Java, including Java 17, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• Deep expertise in REST API design, microservices architecture, and Kafka.
• Strong command of Oracle or DB2, PL/SQL, and transactional SQL.
• Hands‑on experience with Git branching strategies, Jenkins, Sonar Qube, and deployment automation (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud concepts.
• Agile mindset with a focus on quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

Good to have: Experience in financial services or asset management domains; exposure to front‑end technologies such as Angular or Vue.js.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Estimated compensation range: $79,600 – $139,300 per year.

• 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 race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military or 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.