Software Engineer - Backend

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Would you like to be part of one of the five largest IT and business process companies in the world? At CGI, we are looking for a Software Engineer

• Backend to work on an international project.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
• Conversational English (B2 level or higher).
• 6+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in: Backend: Java, Spring Boot, GraphQL, RESTful APIs, PythonSolid understanding of object-oriented programming, MVC, and microservices architectures.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, MVC, and microservices architectures.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git/GitHub/GitLab).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of security best practices and performance optimization in full stack development.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle — from requirements gathering and architecture design to implementation and deployment.
• Design, develop, and maintain back end applications using Java, Spring, GraphQL, Python
• Integrate APIs and third-party services efficiently and securely.
• Translate business requirements and technical specifications into efficient, maintainable, and scalable solutions.
• Develop RESTful and GraphQL APIs for efficient data exchange between systems.
• Write clean, modular, and testable code adhering to industry best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging sessions, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including QA, and DevOps.
• Contribute to CI/CD implementation and deployment automation.
• Identify areas of opportunity or risk.

Nice to Have:

• Understanding of front-end applications with regards to consuming apis.
• Knowledge of Netflix DGS Framework for building GraphQL services.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform).
• Exposure to serverless architectures and event-driven systems.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, Jest, or Cypress.

Complementary Skills:

• Strong communicator: proactive in sharing updates, asking questions, and contributing to team discussions.
• Self-starter: takes initiative, drives tasks to completion, and works independently with minimal supervision.
• Continuous learner: stays current with emerging technologies and actively seeks opportunities to upskill.
• Collaborative mindset: works effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Analytical and detail-oriented: able to identify issues early and propose thoughtful solutions.

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