Java Backend Engineer

CGI•Durham, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our CGI agile team as a Mid-Level Java Back-End Engineer, where you’ll design and develop scalable, mission-critical platforms using modern technologies like Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Kafka and CI/CD automation—while collaborating with DevOps and engineering peers to drive innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. This is a Full Time Employment opportunity based in Durham, NC., currently in a Hybrid working model.

Requirements

6+ years of backend programming experience with Java, including Java 17, Spring, and Spring Boot
Deep expertise in Rest API design, microservices architecture, and Kafka
Strong command of Oracle or DB2, PL/SQL, and transactional SQL
Hands-on experience with Git branching strategies, Jenkins, Sonar, and deployment automation (Docker/Kubernetes)
Familiarity with Cloud Concepts required
Agile mindset with a focus on quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services or asset management domains
Exposure to Front End Technologies including: Angular, Vue.js

Responsibilities

Design and develop multi-layered backend systems using Java 17, Spring Boot, and PL/SQL
Build RESTful APIs and microservices with a focus on scalability, performance, using KAFKA
Optimize database schemas, stored procedures, and transactional SQL (Oracle/DB2)
Drive CI/CD automation using Jenkins, Git, and uDeploy
Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement monitoring, resiliency, and release pipelines
Perform code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure delivery quality
Resolve cross-technology roadblocks and contribute to process improvements that enhance team velocity