Senior Full Stack Java Developer

Job description

Position Description:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Full Stack Developer with expertise in both backend and frontend development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing scalable, high-performance backend systems using Spring Boot and hands-on experience in building responsive, modern web applications using Angular as a Single Page Application (SPA) framework. Our platform is deployed on Kubernetes (K8s) and OpenShift, and we heavily utilize CI/CD pipelines for automation. The candidate should have a deep understanding of backend services, database management, and frontend development, with a focus on delivering seamless, high-quality applications in a cloud-native environment.

Clearance required: (eligible: minimum 10+ years residing in Canada)

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Spring Boot. Implement and optimize data persistence layers using Spring Data JPA and Hibernate. Manage database versioning and migrations using Flyway or similar tools. Ensure transactional integrity and performance optimization through expertise in transaction management in Spring. Write and maintain unit tests for backend code, ensuring high test coverage and robust code quality. Work with pub/sub messaging systems like Kafka, ensuring scalability and reliability in event-driven architectures. Integrate and manage caching solutions such as Redis to optimize performance.
• Frontend Development: Design and implement modern, responsive web applications using Angular (SPA). Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to create an intuitive and seamless user experience. Build and maintain RESTful APIs for front-end and back-end communication. Ensure optimal performance and scalability of the front end, with a focus on modularity and code reuse.
• Platform & Automation: Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes (K8s) and OpenShift. Integrate backend and frontend systems with CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration, testing, and deployment. Participate in DevOps practices, ensuring smooth and automated deployments using tools like Tektone, ArgoCD, GitLab CI, or equivalent.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Write unit and integration tests for both frontend and backend components. Conduct automated REST API testing using tools like Playwright or similar frameworks. Collaborate with QA teams to ensure end-to-end testing of the application.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Backend: 3+ years of professional Java development experience, particularly in building microservices with Spring Boot. Strong experience with Spring Data JPA, Hibernate, and transaction management in distributed systems. Hands-on experience with Flyway or other database migration tools. Experience with Kafka (preferably) or other pub/sub messaging systems. Familiarity with caching solutions like Redis, and experience with database technologies such as SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
• Frontend: 2+ years of experience developing modern web applications with Angular. Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, and JavaScript. Experience with state management frameworks like NgRx is a plus. Proficiency in consuming and integrating RESTful APIs in Angular applications.
• CI/CD & Platform: Experience deploying and managing applications in Kubernetes (K8s) and OpenShift environments. Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Tekton, ArgoCD, GitLab CI, or similar. Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration in Kubernetes.
• Testing: Strong expertise in unit testing (JUnit, Mockito) for backend code and Karma/Jasmine for frontend testing. Experience with REST API testing frameworks like Playwright, Postman, or similar.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience working in event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra.
• Knowledge of messaging systems like ActiveMQ or RabbitMQ.
• Experience with front-end performance optimizations and progressive web applications (PWAs).

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment, with a focus on delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.

Skills:

·  Angular
·  English
·  Java
·  Microservices
·  MS SQL Server
·  Spring Boot

What you can expect from us:

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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 recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

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