Java Architect-Lead Analyst

Job description

Position Description:

 At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve. At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com.
This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals please.

Job Title: Java Architect
Position: Lead Analyst
Experience: 12+ Years
Category: Software Development/ Engineering
Main location: Hyderabad
Position ID: J1225-0805
Employment Type: Full Time
We are looking for an experienced Java Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate should be passionate about coding and developing scalable and high-performance applications. You will work closely with our front-end developers, designers, and other members of the team to deliver quality solutions that meet the needs of our clients.
Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or higher with minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Your future duties and responsibilities:

12+ years of the Java and Spring framework (Spring MVC, Spring boot, Spring security, OpenShift)
Strong knowledge on DevOps tools and Continue Integration (CI) process
Strong knowledge of REST service development
12+ years of the Java and Spring framework (Spring MVC, Spring boot, Spring security, OpenShift)
Strong knowledge on DevOps tools and Continue Integration (CI) process
Strong knowledge of REST service development
Technical Lead experience with the design, development, coding, testing, and debugging of software.
Ensures that software meets or exceed specified standards and end-user requirements
Experience working and leading team of 6 to 8 members.
Experience with designing and presenting Solutions and POC's.
Excellent communications and ability to communicate with senior stakeholders.
Experience working and delivering under critical timelines
1. Architecture & Design
Define, design, and document end-to-end Java-based system architecture (monolithic, microservices, cloud-native, or hybrid).
Create high-level and low-level designs using industry-standard modeling tools (UML, sequence diagrams, ER diagrams).
Ensure architecture aligns with business goals, scalability needs, and performance requirements.
Establish coding standards, design patterns, and best practices (e.g., MVC, Dependency Injection, CQRS, Hexagonal Architecture).
2. Technical Leadership
Guide and mentor development teams on Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, and related technologies.
Perform code reviews, ensuring adherence to architecture and quality standards.
Facilitate technical decisions, resolve technical blockers, and provide solution direction.
3. Technology Evaluation & Strategy
Evaluate and recommend Java frameworks, libraries, tools, and architectural approaches.
Stay updated with latest Java versions, JVM enhancements, and ecosystem improvements.
Define and enforce technology roadmaps for modernization or migration.
4. Microservices & Integration
Architect and implement microservices using Spring Boot or Jakarta EE.
Define API contracts, RESTful services, GraphQL schemas, and messaging patterns (Kafka, RabbitMQ, JMS).
Ensure robust inter-service communication, security, and fault tolerance.
5. Cloud & DevOps Enablement
Work with DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
Implement infrastructure-as-code, monitoring, and logging strategies.
6. Performance, Security & Quality
Conduct performance tuning of JVM, APIs, SQL queries, and distributed systems.
Define and enforce security standards (OAuth2, JWT, TLS, encryption, OWASP best practices).
Ensure systems meet non-functional requirements (scalability, reliability, availability, maintainability).
7. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Partner with product owners, business analysts, and project managers to refine requirements.
Translate business needs into technical specifications and architectural solutions.
Participate in sprint planning, architecture reviews, and client presentations.
 

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Must-Have Skills:
• . Good to have technical knowledge: Kafka streams; Spring kafka; Camunda
• . Strong knowledge of Agile; Scrum and DevOps way of working

Good-to-Have Skills:
• Candidate are also an effective communicator who works well with the other members of the team. Preferably you have knowledge of banking processes.

CGI is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, CGI is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs

Skills:

·  Java
·  Microservices
·  Oracle
·  RESTful (Rest-APIs)
·  Web Services

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.

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