Lead Software Engineer

Company Profile:
At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve. At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com. This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals please. Job Title: Lead Software Engineer- Java Backend Position: Lead Software Engineer Experience: 10-12 Years Category: Software Development/ Engineering Main location: Hyderabad/Bangalore Employment Type: Full Time We are looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer-Java Backend to join our team. The ideal candidate should be passionate about coding and developing scalable and high-performance applications. Responsibilities: 1. Technical Expertise

• Core Java & Advanced Concepts: Strong understanding of OOP, collections, multithreading, concurrency, and memory management.
• Frameworks & Tools: Deep experience with Spring (Boot, MVC, Security), Hibernate/JPA, and RESTful API development.
• Microservices Architecture: Proven ability to design and implement scalable microservices.
• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with AWS including deployment and CI/CD pipelines.
• Performance & Optimization: Ability to troubleshoot and optimize application performance.
• DevOps & Automation: Familiarity with Jenkins, Docker, and automated testing frameworks.

2. Leadership & Delivery Skills

• Team Management: Experience leading offshore teams and coordinating with onshore stakeholders.
• Delivery Ownership: Ability to manage end-to-end delivery, including planning, estimation, and risk mitigation.

3. Communication & Collaboration

• Clear Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for client interaction and status reporting.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to handle escalations and align technical decisions with business goals.

4. Problem-Solving & Adaptability

• Analytical Thinking: Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to changing project needs.

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