Manager Consultant Expert - Java Architect

Job description

Position Description:

Company Profile:
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.

Job Title: Java Technical Architect
Position: Manager Consulting Expert
Experience:12-18 Years
Category: Software Development/ Engineering
Shift: General Shift
Main location: India, Karnataka, Bangalore
Position ID: J0525-1797
Employment Type: Full Time

Education Qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or higher with minimum 3 years of relevant experience
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We are seeking a seasoned Java Technical Architect with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and leading enterprise-level applications. You will play a critical role in defining technical strategy, ensuring architectural best practices, mentoring engineering teams, and delivering scalable, secure, and robust Java-based solutions.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Architectural Leadership

• Define and own end-to-end architecture for large-scale enterprise Java applications.
• Provide architectural guidance across application, integration, data, and infrastructure layers.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technology stacks, frameworks, and tools.

Design & Development

• Create high-level and low-level design documents aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Guide the team in implementing design patterns and development best practices (e.g., SOLID, DRY).
• Ensure modular, scalable, and maintainable code architecture using Java 11+/17+, Spring Boot, Microservices, and REST APIs.

Technical Oversight & Mentoring

• Lead code reviews, performance tuning, and refactoring initiatives.
• Mentor and coach senior developers and tech leads.
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and Product teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Deep understanding of trading systems, market data protocols, and financial instruments.
• Proficient in RESTful and WebSocket APIs, as well as microservices architecture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain the architecture for user interfaces in trading systems, ensuring they meet performance and scalability requirements.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and detailed design specifications.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with business analysts, product owners, and solution architects to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Present architectural decisions and trade-offs to C-level stakeholders and project sponsors.

Governance & Standards

• Enforce coding, security, and performance standards.
• Participate in RFPs, technical assessments, and solution estimations.
• Stay current with industry trends and bring innovative ideas into the team.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Must-Have Skills:

• Core Java (11/17) and advanced OOP concepts
• Spring Framework / Spring Boot, Spring Cloud
• Microservices Architecture and API design (RESTful, Swagger/OpenAPI)
• Database: SQL (Oracle/PostgreSQL), NoSQL (MongoDB/Cassandra)
• CI/CD: Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle, SonarQube
• Cloud Platforms: AWS/Azure/GCP (at least one hands-on)

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Exposure to Event-Driven Architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Clean Architecture
• Experience in front-end integration (React/Angular) or BFF patterns
• Exposure to Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (TOGAF/Zachman)
• Certifications in Java, AWS, or architecture (e.g., TOGAF, OCMJEA)
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
• Strong knowledge of security practices, threading, and performance tuning
• Strong background in web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js).

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

Skills:

·  English
·  Enterprise Architecture
·  Java
·  Kubernetes
·  Microservices
·  Oracle SQL Server
·  Technical Architecture

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.