Java Backend Developer

Job description

CGI Canada Career - Java Developer

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Position Description:

We are Canada's largest independent information technology services firm, and after 45+ years, we're still growing! Join Canada's largest IT Company as a Java Developer, in our Financial Services Sector in Toronto.

Location - Downtown Toronto (Hybrid - 4 days office and 1 day remote) subject to change at any time.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend modules using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs for frontend (Angular) and external systems
• Work closely with frontend developers to ensure seamless API integration
• Assist in translating business requirements into technical implementations
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization
• Maintain API documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Experience Level
• 3–6 years of backend development experience
• Solid hands-on background with Java and API development

Core Expertise
• Proficiency in Java (Java 8+, Spring Boot)
• Ability to build backend services, APIs, and reusable components
• Understanding of object oriented programming and common Java frameworks

Secondary / Complementary Skills
• Working knowledge of Angular for consuming backend APIs
• Understanding of component lifecycle, UI–backend integration, and modular development
• Good understanding of REST principles
• Ability to design, build, and integrate REST-based services
• Experience working with JSON payloads and HTTP request/response cycles
• Familiarity with documenting APIs using OpenAPI
• Ability to maintain and update Swagger specifications for backend services

**CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $80,000–$130,000. This role is an existing vacancy.

Skills:

·  Financial Services
·  Java
·  RESTful (Rest-APIs)
·  Software Architecture
·  Spring Boot
·  Swagger

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.

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