Backend Developer; Golang​/Java | Microservices

Position Description

CGI is a global IT and business consulting services firm delivering end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful outcomes for clients worldwide. With a strong presence across industries and a collaborative, ownership-driven culture, CGI empowers professionals to build innovative solutions while shaping mission-critical systems at scale.

We're seeking a Backend Developer with strong experience in Golang and/or Java to build scalable, high-performance systems and APIs. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in polyglot environments, working across modern backend technologies to design and deliver distributed, cloud-native applications. You'll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to build secure, reliable, and efficient systems that operate at scale, as well as solve complex engineering challenges with real business impact within a culture that is focused on innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.

This position is Full Time Employment Opportunity located ON‑SITE in Merrimack, NH (preferred) or Westlake, TX.

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Golang and/or Java (Spring Boot)
• Build clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and gRPC services
• Write scenario-based tests (Cucumber or similar frameworks)

• Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions
• Build scalable, distributed, and fault‑tolerant systems
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability

• Develop and maintain microservices‑based architectures
• Integrate with internal platforms and third‑party services
• Work with messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ

• Design and optimize SQL and No
  
  SQL databases (Postgre
  
  SQL, Mongo
  
  DB, etc.)
• Ensure high performance, availability, and data integrity

• Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Use Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
• Collaborate with Dev Ops teams on CI/CD pipelines

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve system performance
• Implement secure coding practices, authentication, and data protection
• Maintain documentation and follow version control best practices

• 6+ years of overall IT experience (consulting experience preferred)
• Strong hands‑on experience in Golang and/or Java backend development
• Experience with Spring Boot (for Java) or strong Go expertise
• Experience building REST APIs and/or gRPC services
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Hands‑on experience with SQL/No
  
  SQL databases
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Experience working in polyglot environments (Go + Java)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Exposure to event‑driven architectures and familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Experience with high‑scale distributed systems

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

A reasonable estimate of the current 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…