Java Application Engineer

Position Description

We are seeking an Application Engineer with strong experience in Java and Spring Batch to support the development and enhancement of batch applications running on AWS. This role focuses on building and maintaining the core business logic that powers scheduled, automated, and high‑volume processing across the platform. The Application Engineer will work closely with engineering, operations, and cloud teams to ensure that batch workflows run reliably, efficiently, and at scale.

• You have a passion for technology and can navigate your way across complex and rapidly changing landscapes by staying on top of latest trends and thrive by sharing knowledge.
• Are a creator, a doer, and a disruptor who will help us solve real‑life problems and meet real customer needs. You'll be helping us build things, taking an idea, and creating rapid prototypes that are shippable and learn from real‑life feedback.
• Are comfortable to be a self‑starter, who actively challenges status‑quo, is curious and not afraid to ask “Why” and “What if”?
• Are comfortable with learning and implementing new technologies.

Smithville, RI - onsite 5 days a week

• Develop and enhance batch applications using Spring Batch and Java.
• Implement job steps, processors, tasklets, error‑handling logic, restartability, and performance tuning within batch workflows.
• Integrate batch jobs with relational databases (Oracle, Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL) for data extraction, transformation, and loading.
• Deploy, execute, and support batch workloads in AWS environments, including services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops teams to ensure smooth CI/CD deployment and operational readiness.
• Participate in production support, including troubleshooting job failures, analyzing logs, and ensuring efficient runtime behavior.
• Work with enterprise scheduling tools such as Control‑M (familiarity is preferred).
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and technical discussions to support delivery of business requirements.
• Produce clear technical documentation for job configuration, design decisions, and operational procedures.

• 6-9 years of experience with Java (8/11/17) and the Spring ecosystem, especially Spring Batch.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Java (8/11/17) and the Spring ecosystem, especially Spring Batch.
• Solid understanding of SQL, relational database concepts, and experience working with large datasets.
• Practical experience using AWS services to deploy and run application workloads.
• Familiarity with Dev Ops concepts, CI/CD processes, and tools like Jenkins, Git Lab, or Git Hub Actions.
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments, including basic shell scripting.
• Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and production support skills.

• Some experience with Control‑M or similar enterprise scheduling/orchestration tools.
• Exposure to container environments such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience in financial services or other regulated, high‑availability industries.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Cloud Watch, Splunk, App Dynamics, or Grafana.

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 $89,600.00 - $.

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…