Java Architect

Overview

Position Description. This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our downtown Toronto and / or Client office at a minimum 2-3 days per week - subject to change at any time.

Responsibilities

• Application Design & Architecture : Serve as an individual contributor responsible for designing and architecting solutions for both new and existing applications. Evaluate technical requirements and propose scalable, maintainable, and secure design approaches.
• Application Development (Spring Boot) : Develop high quality applications using Spring Boot, leveraging 10+ years of hands on experience. Implement best practices for coding standards, performance optimization, and application security.
• REST API Development : Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs with at least 5 years of practical development experience. Ensure APIs are optimized, well documented, and aligned with broader application architecture.
• Kafka Integration : Lead the design and implementation of Kafka-based integrations, applying 3+ years of hands on experience. Work closely with cross functional teams to build reliable and scalable messaging solutions.
• Communication & Collaboration : Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide progress updates, clarify task requirements, and ensure timely closure of assigned activities.
• Team Leadership & Ownership : Lead a development team and take ownership of end-to-end delivery of application components and features. Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Production Monitoring & Operational Readiness : Define and implement production monitoring strategies to ensure application reliability and performance. Anticipate operational challenges and plan for observability, logging, alerting, and performance metrics.
• Hybrid Work Environment : Work in a hybrid model, with required presence at the Downtown Toronto office and / or client site for a minimum of 2–3 days per week, subject to change.

Required Qualifications

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.

At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.

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