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# Software Engineer with Java Focus

- **Company:** Cgi Inc.
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $62,900.0 - $139,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Information Technology Consulting, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, File Systems, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Middleware, File Transfer, IBM WebSphere MQ, IBM Websphere Application Server, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Unix Shell, MongoDB, OpenShift, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Queueing Systems, Release Management, Ansible, Server Administration, Shell Script, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Spring-boot, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Network Support, Apache Kafka, Jenkins, Artifactory
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-engineer-with-java-focus-local-to-pittsburgh-pa-pittsburgh-pa--42e5d9ee-9498-4080-8bb0-a0210392f87f

## About the Role

6-8 years of experience in software engineering, application development, or related technology delivery roles.

. Strong hands-on experience designing, developing, and supporting Java and Spring Boot applications.

. Excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience in a senior technical lead capacity on large-scale projects.

. Experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server v9 and WebSphere Liberty, including fundamentals, configuration, and troubleshooting.

. Working knowledge of Linux, including navigating the file system, running common shell commands, managing application processes, and reviewing logs to troubleshoot application-level issues.

. Experience with OpenShift or Kubernetes fundamentals, including deployments, pods, services, routes/ingress, config maps, secrets, resource limits, and troubleshooting.

. Working knowledge of Kafka, including topics, partitions, consumer groups, offsets, connectivity and configuration, and operational troubleshooting.

. Working knowledge of MongoDB for application development, including use of MongoDB drivers, writing basic queries and updates, understanding document schemas and indexes, and troubleshooting connectivity or performance issues.

. Experience with CI/CD tools and practices, including Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Artifactory, and container image workflows.

. Strong debugging skills, including JVM troubleshooting, log and stack trace analysis, and performance bottleneck analysis.

. Solid understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, risk assessments, and the ability to propose competitive technical solutions that address complex business needs.

Nice to Have:

. Linux scripting experience, including writing and modifying shell scripts to automate tasks, process files, and parse logs.

. Familiarity with IBM Connect:Direct, including initiating and monitoring file transfers, understanding basic process definitions, and troubleshooting transfer issues.

. Working knowledge of IBM MQ, including producing and consuming messages, understanding queues and message formats, and handling basic MQ-related application errors.

. Experience with Oracle databases for application development, including use of drivers, writing basic queries and updates, and application-level database integration., * Communication

 * Containerization
 * DevOps
 * English
 * Java
 * Leadership
 * Spring Boot
 * Banking
 * Production Support
 * Software Architecture, Analysis Skills, Ansible, Apache Kafka, Automation, Background Investigation, Banking Services, Best Practices, Business Services, Business Strategy, CGI (Common Gateway Interface), Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Relations, Customer/Client Research, Database Middleware Software, Debugging Skills, Debugging Tools, DevOps, Emerging Technology, English Language, Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Architecture, FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993), File Systems, Git, IBM Product Family, IBM WebSphere Application Server, IBM WebSphere MQ (Message Queue), Identify Issues, Information Technology Consulting, Java, Jenkins, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Mentoring, Messaging Middleware, MongoDB, Network Support, Operational Support, Oracle Database, Oracle MessageQ, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Production Support, Release Management/Engineering, Risk Analysis,
Scalable System Development, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Clearance, Software Administration, Software Architecture, Software Development, Software Engineering, Sterling Commerce CONNECT:Direct, Strategic Planning, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Traceability, Tuition Fees, Unix Shell Programming

## Description

This position is an in office role at our client site in Pittsburgh, PA., CGI is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to design, develop, and support scalable enterprise applications in a banking and payments environment. This role focuses on building high-quality Java/Spring Boot solutions, leading technical design, and ensuring performance, reliability, and alignment with business goals. The position requires strong experience with WebSphere, cloud-native platforms (OpenShift/Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and distributed technologies like Kafka and MongoDB. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor team members, troubleshoot complex production issues, and collaborate across teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

. Design, develop, test, deploy, and support complex enterprise software solutions with a focus on quality, scalability, and alignment with business objectives.

. Develop scalable Java and Spring Boot applications that support complex banking and payments capabilities.

. Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate customer needs into effective software solutions.

. Lead in the development and adoption of new and emerging technologies, selecting appropriate platforms and configuring integrated solutions.

. Consult and mentor junior staff on complex technical issues, debugging approaches, and software engineering best practices.

. Conduct systematic analysis of complex client requirements and resolve functional problems within the established traceability framework.

. Perform JVM troubleshooting, log and stack trace analysis, and performance bottleneck identification to resolve application-level issues.

. Support release management activities, including deployment coordination, troubleshooting, and post-implementation validation.

. Develop and maintain technical and procedural documentation required for application development, operations, and support.

. Support CI/CD automation, containerized deployments, and enterprise DevOps practices using tools such as Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Artifactory, and OpenShift.

. Collaborate with platform, database, middleware, and operations teams to support technologies such as WebSphere, IBM MQ, Oracle, Kafka, MongoDB, Linux, and OpenShift.

. Align software solutions and technology decisions with broader business strategies and objectives.


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