Lead Java Developer

Lead Java Developer

Position Description

We are Canada's largest independent information technology services firm, and after 45 years, we're still growing! Join Canada's largest IT Company as a "Lead Java Developer" in our Banking Services Division.

Location - Downtown Toronto (Hybrid - 4 days office and 1 day remote)

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and support throughout the development lifecycle.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend systems using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Act as a technical point of contact for cross-functional teams, facilitating collaboration between engineering, product, and operations.
• Architect and implement event-driven systems using Apache Kafka, including topic design, schema management, and producer / consumer configurations.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, ensuring robust security, performance, and documentation.
• Drive DevOps practices, including CI / CD pipeline setup, Git-based workflows, and containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Work with both relational (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases to design efficient data models and optimize queries.
• Champion Agile methodologies (Scrum / Kanban), participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
• Oversee the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering and system design to testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
• Continuously evaluate and integrate new technologies and tools to improve development efficiency and system performance.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

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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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Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.