Mid Java API Developer

CGI•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

CGI is hiring a Java API Developer to build secure, scalable, high-performance RESTful and event-driven APIs for projects serving a large U.S. financial institution. The role offers work in a challenging technical environment with exposure to advanced tools and technology. It requires working at a client site five days a week in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, or preferably Cleveland, Ohio. The developer will design and implement APIs, microservices, and backend components; develop and unit test Java RESTful services that integrate with external client systems; analyze user requirements and define technical scope and assumptions; design new systems or modifications to existing systems; translate requirements into functional system designs; collaborate with internal and external design, business, and technical counterparts; and research functional libraries to expedite development. The position requires at least four years of Java/J2EE development experience and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. The stated U.S. compensation range is $70,800 to $156,700. CGI lists benefits for eligible professionals beginning on their first day of employment, including insurance options, retirement and share-purchase plan contributions, paid time off, parental leave, learning opportunities, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.

Requirements

At least 4 years of overall Java/J2EE development experience with REST API, Spring Boot, Angular, XML, JSON, and Swagger.
At least 3 years of experience with RESTful web services.
At least 2 years of experience with GitHub, Jenkins, and CI/CD servers.
Knowledge of APIGEE configuration.
Knowledge of Kafka Streaming services and MongoDB.
Experience writing unit tests for JavaScript code.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work closely with diverse personality types and understand technical issues.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or another related field.
Ability to work at a client site five days a week in Pittsburgh, PA, or Cleveland, OH (Cleveland preferred).

Responsibilities

Design and implement APIs, microservices, and backend components.
Develop and unit test Java RESTful services that integrate with external client systems.
Analyze user requirements and define technical project scope and assumptions for assigned tasks.
Create technical designs for new systems and modifications to existing systems.
Translate detailed requirements into functional system designs.
Work closely with internal and external design, business, and technical counterparts.
Research and recommend functional libraries to expedite development.