Lead Java Developer

Position Description:

Location: Toronto
Office: 4 times a week

This is an exciting opportunity to join our GTO Advisory Services team and join CGI as a Lead Java Developer and take the next step in your career with Canada's largest independent IT services firm. At CGI, you'll be more than an employee, you'll be a partner. From day one, you'll have the opportunity to shape your career, work on impactful projects in the banking sector, and benefit from a culture rooted in ownership, teamwork, and respect. We value diversity, innovation, and collaboration, and we provide the tools and global resources you need to grow and succeed. Come join one of the largest IT and business consulting firms in the world and help us turn insights into action.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

As a Lead Java Developer, you will guide and mentor a team of software engineers while designing and developing scalable, high-performance backend systems using Java and Spring Boot. You will act as a technical point of contact for cross-functional teams, architect event-driven systems with Apache Kafka, and build secure, well-documented RESTful APIs. This role also involves driving DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, Docker/Kubernetes), working with relational and NoSQL databases, and championing Agile methodologies. You will oversee the full SDLC, from requirements gathering to deployment, while fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

. 8+ years of experience in software development with strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot
. 3+ years of experience leading teams or acting as a technical point of contact
. Proven experience with Apache Kafka (topics, schema, producers/consumers)
. Hands-on experience with REST API design and implementation
. Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
. Familiarity with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis)
. Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and the full SDLC Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
. English fluency required
Education: Bachelor's degree in information technology or similar/and or relevant experience.

“CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors including but not limited to skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $60,000 - $110,000 This role is an existing vacancy

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Skills:

• Application Development
• Java
• Apache Kafka
• English

What you can expect from us:

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.

To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries.

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