Senior Software Architect - Java

The Java Software Architect will play a critical role in shaping the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performance systems that power key financial services operations. Leveraging deep expertise in Java and modern architectural frameworks, this role ensures the development of resilient platforms that meet stringent regulatory requirements, support complex transaction processing, and maintain exceptional reliability. The ideal candidate will partner closely with business leaders, security teams, and engineering groups to define technical strategy, drive modernization initiatives, and deliver innovative solutions that enhance client experience and operational efficiency across the financial ecosystem.

This role must be performed on the client site, in either Pittsburgh PA or Dallas TX, 5 days per week.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

. Lead the technical solution for the team's proofs-of-concept, prototypes and eventual end products or solutions.

. Team up with client stakeholders, third-party partners, fintechs, software vendors, and academia to design and build innovative prototypes and solutions that tackle real-time issues and advance the core of how we do business.

. Interact with Business sponsors and act as a liaison between business and technical teams in order to ensure the technical delivery meet the business needs.

. Regularly take abstract, early-stage product or solution concepts, and build them with technology.

. Work along a strong design thinking team, and be an expert in using technology to advocate for the customer.

. Facilitate software ideation and design sessions to rapidly identify solutions, align stakeholders and drive timely and achievable results.

. Leads in the overall design of cross-functional, multi-platform, and Web-based application systems; oversees all application system processes.

. Develops application architecture and blueprints aimed at reflecting enterprise business logic.

. Defines application components, platforms, interfaces, and development tools. Directs mapping activities on specific technology platforms.

. Provides technical guidance to application development teams. Consults on integration and conversion activities.

. Conducts reviews, and analyses organizational needs and goals to develop and implement applications.

12+ years of experience in architecture, design and development of end of end java full stack applications with Java 11, 17, API Development with Springboot, Angular 8+, MongoDB, Restful/SOAP web services and Web-based application

. Must have hands-on development and delivery experience with multiple programming languages, primarily Java, Springboot and with working knowledge of others including JavaScript, Angular, Node.

. Must have cloud-based infrastructure and architecture solutions, including Microsoft Azure / Amazon Web Services / Google Cloud Platform

. Expertise with modern, Agile-based application development methodologies and emerging technologies like microservices, API management, web-scale architectures, DevOps engineering, container-based delivery, cloud automation, continuous integration (CI), and CD.

. Proven success facilitating software design and ideation sessions

. Demonstrated understanding of relational and NoSQL database models, and "big data" analysis tools and techniques, * Angular

• GitHub
• Jenkins
• JSON Web Token (JWT)
• MongoDB
• Oracle
• RESTful (Rest-APIs)
• Software Architecture
• Spring Boot
• Spring Security
• Swagger
• Apache Kafka
• Cloud Computing

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 $89,600.00 - $198,400.00.

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

. Competitive compensation

. Comprehensive insurance options

. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan

. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time

. Paid parental leave

.Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

. Wellness and Well-being programs

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