Java Full Stack Software Engineer - Senior

Role & responsibilities

Your future duties and responsibilities
Position Description:
We are looking for an experienced Java Full Stack Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate should be passionate about building scalable, resilient, and high-performance enterprise applications while providing technical leadership across the software development lifecycle. This role requires strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, ReactJS, Microservices, cloud-native development, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
You will work closely with architects, developers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions that meet client and business requirements while promoting engineering excellence and quality-first development practices.
Life at CGI:
It 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.
Preferred candidate profile

Must-Have Skills:
6+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development.
Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
Hands-on experience with ReactJS and modern frontend development.
Strong knowledge of REST API development and integration patterns.
Experience with SQL databases and database optimization.
Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka and RabbitMQ.
Strong understanding of application security and secure development practices.
Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
Strong knowledge of automated testing frameworks such as:
JUnit
Mockito
Jest
Experience implementing unit, integration, end-to-end, and performance testing strategies.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Demonstrated ownership mindset and ability to lead technical initiatives.
Strong focus on quality engineering and automation-first practices.
Good-to-Have Skills:
Experience with cloud-native application development.
Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Experience with API Gateway technologies.
Knowledge of event-driven architecture patterns.
Experience with caching technologies such as Redis or Hazelcast.
Experience with automated UI testing tools such as Selenium.
Exposure to performance engineering and observability frameworks.
Experience in enterprise-scale digital transformation programs.