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# Lead Java Back-End Engineer

- **Company:** CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $80,600.0 - $194,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Continuous Integration, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Database Design, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Github, Hibernate (Java), Java Persistence API, Oracle (Applications), Oracle SQL Developer, Software Systems, SonarQube, SQL Databases, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-boot, HybridCloud, Git, Build Management, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, IBM UrbanCode Deploy, Restful APIs, Docker, Jenkins, Servicenow, Microservices
- **Published:** May 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g3cmmz

## About the Role

14+ years of hands-on experience in Java/J2EE development with deep expertise in Spring Boot and microservices architecture.

. Proven experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and multi-layered enterprise applications.

. Strong command of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).

. Proficiency with CI/CD tools and practices (GitHub, Jenkins, uDeploy, Git strategies).

. Solid understanding of relational databases (DB2, Oracle), SQL, and ORM frameworks (Hibernate, JPA).

. Experience resolving complex technical challenges across distributed systems and hybrid cloud environments.

. A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring and elevating engineering teams.

Good to have:

. Experience in financial services, especially investment operations, NAV, or fund accounting systems.

. Familiarity with alternative investments (e.g., derivatives, private equity, liquid alts).

. Exposure to tools like SonarQube, ServiceNow, and HP Operations Orchestration.

Agile delivery experience and a track record of driving process improvements

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, + Database Design

 + Java

 + Kubernetes

 + Oracle PL/SQL

 + Spring

 + SQL

 + Atlassian Confluence

 + Jira

## Description

CGI is seeking to hire a seasoned Lead Java Back-End Engineer to lead the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native solutions within a high-impact investment operations domain. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll collaborate with product owners, architects, and developers to shape technical strategy, drive innovation, and deliver enterprise-grade systems that power critical financial workflows

This position can be performed from Dallas, TX, Merrimack, NH or Lafayette, LA.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Design and build robust, scalable solutions aligned with enterprise technology standards and cloud-first strategies.

. Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural and design decisions that drive performance, resiliency, and maintainability.

. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex business needs into elegant, high-performing software solutions.

. Guide and mentor developers, ensuring engineering excellence through code reviews, testing best practices, and continuous improvement.

. Partner with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, observability, and deployment automation.

. Contribute to process optimization and delivery velocity through agile practices and engineering leadership


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