Job Description

Category:

Software Development/ Engineering

Main location:

India, Tamil Nadu, Chennai

Position ID:

J0725-0909

Employment Type:

Full Time

Position Description:

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Company Profile:



At CGI, we're a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve. At CGI, we're a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com.



This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals please.



Experience: 7+ Yrs

Work location: Chennai or Bangalore

Employment Type: Full Time.



Technical Skills



Expertise in Java & Jakarta EE:

Expert level proficiency in Java SE (minimum Java SE 11, preferred Java SE 17/21) Deep knowledge of Jakarta EE specifications, including JPA (EclipseLink), CDI, EJB, JAX-RS and Annotation Processing (Jakarta EE 10). Experience with Jakarta EE containers (WebSphere Liberty or similar).

Cloud Platforms:

Hands-on experience with cloud providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Understanding of cloud-native development practices, including containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.

Asynchronous Programming:

Proficiency in asynchronous programming paradigms using technologies like JMS, Kafka, or RabbitMQ. Familiarity with patterns to deal with asynchronous complexity like SAGA, command-response-pattern or inbox / outbox.


Domain-Driven Design (DDD):

Experience designing and implementing solutions following DDD principles. Strong understanding of strategic and tactical DDD, including bounded contexts, aggregates, entities, and repositories. Ability to translate principles like hexagonal architecture into practical software design.

Distributed Systems:

Knowledge of distributed system patterns like eventual consistency. Experience designing systems for high availability, scalability, and resilience in a cloud environment.


APIs and Microservices:

Proficiency in designing and developing RESTful APIs. Knowledge of microservices architecture like self-contained systems and tools like Quarkus or MicroProfile.


Databases:

Strong experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL). Deep understanding of central data modeling, transaction handling and concurrency control concepts. Knowledge of data storage best practices in distributed and asynchronous systems.

Software Development Ecosystem:

Hands-on experience of industry standard dev tools like source code management (Git), CI/CD (Jenkins, ArgoCD) and runtime tools (Docker / Podman).


Architecture & Design



Solution Architecture

Ability to define and oversee the system's architecture in line with the principles of DDD and cloud-based infrastructure. Experience in creating high-level and low-level designs, addressing scalability, maintainability, and performance.


Event-Driven Architecture:

Experience designing and building event-driven architectures, ensuring decoupling of services and efficient message passing.


Security:

Knowledge of security best practices and vulnerability prevention strategies in cloud environments.


Team Leadership

Mentorship:

Ability to mentor junior and mid-level developers, guiding them through complex design and implementation challenges. Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the development team.

Collaboration:

Strong collaboration with other teams (DevOps, QA, Product Management) to ensure alignment on technical and business goals. Experience working in agile development environments (Scrum/Kanban). Problem-Solving & Innovation


Complex Problem-Solving:

Ability to identify and solve complex technical problems, especially in areas related to system concurrency, data consistency, and distributed processing.


Technical Innovation:

Stay updated with the latest advancements in Jakarta EE, DDD, and cloud technologies, promoting their adoption when appropriate. Strong track record of driving innovation and introducing best practices.


Soft Skills

Strong Communication:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey technical ideas clearly and concisely to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.


Decision-Making:

Ability to make well-informed decisions under pressure, particularly in high-stakes scenarios involving the production system.


Adaptability:

Comfortable with evolving technologies and environments, especially with the rapid changes in cloud and asynchronous systems


CGI is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, CGI is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.

Skills:

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Java Java Enterprise Editions JEE Spring Boot Application Design

What you can expect from us:

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Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because...



You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.



Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.



You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.




Come join our team--one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.