Description
Position Description:
This is an exciting time for CGI, and we want you to be part of it.
We are Canada’s largest independent information technology services firm, and we are still growing! We are expanding in Atlantic Canada, and we need your skills, enthusiasm, and dedication as part of our team.
We are seeking an experienced Java Developer at the level to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in back-end development, with extensive experience in modern web technologies and frameworks.
Join this exciting new initiative as a Java Developer.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure Java-based systems for banking applications, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, product owners, and QA to deliver solutions aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead code reviews, enforce development best practices, and mentor junior developers within an Agile delivery model.
• Integrate with internal and external APIs, data platforms, and services while adhering to enterprise architecture standards.
• Contribute to DevOps automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native development using tools such as Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production and non-production environments with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Apply and share your technical expertise and experience.
• Proactively put forward ideas that speak to project objectives (e.g. development, testing solutions, and tools)
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies
• Contribute to project management activities such as: scope assessment and analysis (e.g. T-shirt sizing and Story Mapping), identifying risks and recommending mitigation measures, as well as escalating and communicating possible issues.
• Communicate and collaborate with the broader product team to develop and refine features.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
• This is a hybrid role and requires to be at our client’s office in Bedford, Nova Scotia for 4 days a week
• Minimum 8 years experience
• Strong Java, J2EE , Spring (Spring boot, Batch, DI etc.) experience
• Strong experience with Java 11/17 and its core concepts (Streams, Lambda, Exception Handling, Multithreading, DataSource).
• Knowledge microservices and their architecture
• Knowledge of Database / Batch / Stream Processing skills
• Hands-on Linux scripting experience, Kafka, JMS and/or MQ
• Strong experience in RESTful APIs
Good understanding of web protocols including HTTP, HTTPS, authentication protocols such as SSO/OAuth
•. Tuning Java for performance and scalability using concurrency, memory management, I/O optimization, and profiling tools.
•. Understanding of relational database and SQL concepts.
• Developing and tuning complex relational database applications using PL/SQL.
• Knowledge of Bitbucket/Git, JIRA and Confluence
• Working experience in Agile methodology
• Experienced in DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to deconstruct requirements into sizeable work tasks.
• Ability to communicate with non-technical members of the team.
• Effective time and task management skills, including the ability to manage concurrent deliverables.
• Self-motivated team player with ability to work independently as well as within teams.
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Readiness and motivation (as a Senior / Lead Developer) to address and resolve complex and multi-faceted development-related issues, often independently.
Required Level of Education (include certifications):
1. University or Technical Diploma in IT discipline with equivalent experience.
2. Formal Java Developer Certification will be nice to have.
3. Formal Certification with Azure or AWS will be nice to have.
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Skills:
- GitHub
- Java
- JMS
- RESTful (Rest-APIs)
- Spring Boot
- Hibernate
- Jasper Reports
- Java Certification
- Java Certified Professional
- JUNIT Framework
- Microservices
- RDBMS Concepts
What you can expect from us:
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.
At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
