Company Profile:
At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve. At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com.
This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals please.
Job Title: Lead Java Backend Developer
Location: Bangalore/Chennai
Experience: 8–12 Years
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Java Backend Developer to design and build scalable, high-performance backend systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms, along with hands-on experience in AI-driven development practices and modern DevOps ecosystems. This role requires technical leadership, mentoring capabilities, and a passion for innovation using AI-assisted tools like GitHub Copilot.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot
Architect and implement microservices-based solutions with high availability and performance
Drive adoption of AI-assisted development practices to improve productivity and code quality
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, frontend, DevOps, and data engineering
Design and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven systems (Kafka, messaging queues)
Ensure best practices in code quality, security, performance, and scalability
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers
Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical roadmaps
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
Work with cloud platforms for deployment and scaling of applications
Required Skills
Strong experience in Java (8+), Spring Boot, and backend development
Expertise in microservices architecture and distributed systems
Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (must-have), especially GitHub Copilot
Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation
Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration (Kubernetes preferred)
Strong knowledge of REST APIs, system design, and database technologies (SQL/NoSQL)
Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
Proficiency in version control systems (Git)
Strong problem-solving and leadership skills
Good to Have
Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure
Exposure to AI/ML model integration, LLM APIs, or intelligent automation
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, etc.)
Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
Familiarity with secure coding practices and compliance standards
Your future duties and responsibilities
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
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.
That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
