Lead Analyst/Senior Software Engineer - Java Backend Developer

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Position Description Company Profile: We?re Hiring at CGI for our GCC - Right Here in Hyderabad! Join us at the intersection of technology, finance, and innovation. You will be working to support the PNC Financial Services Group, one of the top-tier financial institutions in the U.S. You?ll help shape digital solutions for a global enterprise-from the ground up. This is more than a job. It?s your opportunity to:- Work on cutting-edge technologies Collaborate with global teams Build a career with purpose and impact Ready to build the future of banking? Let?s talk. Job Title: Lead Analyst/Senior Software Engineer - Java Backend Developer Position Title: Lead Analyst/Senior Software Engineer Experience: 5 to 10 Years Category: Technology/Software Development Main location: Hyderabad Shift Timings: General Shift Employment Type: Full Time-Permanent Position ID: J0225-0772 Role Overview: CGI is looking for a skilled Java Backend Developer with strong expertise in building scalable backend services and integrating event-driven systems. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with microservices architecture, cloud-native development, and high-performance distributed applications. Your future duties and responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and reliability. Build event-driven applications and integrate systems using Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, streams, connectors). Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot / Spring Framework. Implement messaging, streaming, and asynchronous processing patterns using Kafka. Collaborate with architects and cross-functional teams to define solutions and technical designs. Optimize application performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability. Work with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra). Participate in code reviews, unit/integration testing, and CI/CD pipelines. Ensure secure coding practices and compliance with industry best practices. Contribute to architectural improvements and modernization initiatives (cloud, containerization, DevOps). Core Technical Skills Required: Strong experience in Java 8/11/17+ with OOP and functional programming concepts. Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security, etc. Deep knowledge of Apache Kafka components:- Producers & Consumers Kafka Streams Kafka Connect Schema Registry (Avro/JSON) Partitioning, replication, retention strategies Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems. Experience with RDBMS (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra). Knowledge of database optimization, transactions, and indexing. CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc. Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role Qualification: Bachelor's or Master?s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 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.