Job Title: Lead Java Developer Position: Lead Java Developer Experience: 8 - 12 Years Category: Software Development/ Engineering Shift: 1:00PM to 10:00 PM (please mention actual timings in IST) Work Mode: Hybrid Location: Chennai (preferred) Shift: UK Shift CGI Office: DLF Chennai Position ID: J0726-0116 Employment Type: Full Time

Your future duties and responsibilities

Build and integrate RESTful APIs and web services. Design and optimize SQL databases and write efficient database queries. Collaborate with product owners, architects, QA teams, and other developers throughout the software development lifecycle. Follow coding standards, design patterns, and object-oriented programming principles. Use Git for source code management and participate in version control best practices. Work with CI/CD pipelines and contribute to DevOps initiatives for automated deployment. Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

Must Have Skills Strong programming skills in Core Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture. Experience with SQL databases and data modeling. Proficiency in API development and RESTful web services. Working knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Valuable understanding of object-oriented design principles and design patterns. Strong debugging, problem solving, and analytical skills.

Nice to Have Skills Hands on experience with Big Data tools like Apache Spark, HDFS, or Kafka. Exposure to Snowflake or other modern cloud data platforms.



Experience with Airflow or other workflow orchestration tools. Knowledge of Angular / NodeJS for full stack exposure. Familiarity with Tableau or other BI tools for data visualization. Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

LI-MP 14 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.

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.

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