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Java Backend Developer
Position Description
CGI has an immediate need for a Java Backend Developer to join our financial services team in Virginia. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment supporting one of the largest leaders in the secondary mortgage industry. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side-by-side in an agile environment using emerging technologies. This job can be performed in a hybrid model.

• We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years!
• We have over 73,000+ CGI Members in 40 countries and over 5k+ loyal Clients who are leveraging our end-to-end services across the globe

Join a fast-paced agile team working on cloud implementation effort. Looking for a strong Java Backend Developer with Java 8, Spring Boot, Microservices, Rest API experience. AWS experience is required.
Your future duties and responsibilities

• Advanced proficiency in coding in Java 8, Spring Boot technologies as well as unit testing/Mockito experience and Cucumber Automation Testing.
• Participate in all agile ceremonies including planning, grooming, product demonstration and team retrospectives.
• Work on cloud transformation effort, move application components to AWS, update code, create/run CICD pipeline.
• Create or Update documentation in support of development efforts. Documents may include detailed specifications, implementation guides, architecture diagrams or design documents.
• Participate in code reviews with peers and managers to ensure that each increment adheres to original vision as described in the user story and all standard resource libraries and architecture patterns as appropriate.
• Understand the application code with minimal assistance and resolve bugs/defects/performance issues identified.
• Work with product owners and other development team members to determine new features and user stories needed in new/revised applications or large/complex development projects.
• Leverage client DevOps tool stack to build, inspect, deploy in cloud platform, test and promote new or updated features.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

• Hands-On experience with database development using SQL, mybatis.
• Knowledge of UNIX (Linux) environment
• Experience with working on SOAP webservices, XML, JAXB
• Strong verbal and oral communication
• Experience with debugging and troubleshooting App performance issues & JVM memory optimization.
• Superior time management and work organization
• Advanced proficiency in unit testing/Mockito as well as coding in Java 8 and Spring Boot technologies
• Passion for continuous improvement and learning
• Experience working in Agile environment, preferably SAFe
• Experience with build tools like Maven/Gradle & Jenkins
• Competent in distributed systems design and implementation. Experience with Object-Oriented Design and test-driven development.
• 6+ years of development experience in Java/J2EE technologies
• Work as a team in a fast-paced agile environment
• 2+ years of development experience with Java 8, Spring boot, Spring Core, Spring MVC, Spring Security and REST Web Services is a must.
• Experience in testing automation using Junit/Mockito
• Hands-on AWS experience

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems or related field
AWS Associate level certification desired
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CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $59,700.00 - $146,900.00.
At CGI we call our professionals "members" to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI's benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries
• Back-up childcare, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more
• Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members
• Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment.
• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category

Insights you can act on
While technology is at the heart of our clients' digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success.
When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees "members" because they are CGI shareholders and owners and owners who enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are today - one of the world's largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.
At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.
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