API Developer

Position Description

Are you a seasoned Java developer with a passion for building robust scalable APIs? We are seeking a talented individual like you to join our team as a API developer and play a key role in shaping the future of the platform that we are building for the clients. As a senior API developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance APIs that power the system. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, architect solutions, and ensure scalability, reliability, and security of the APIs. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior developers, lead technical discussions, and drive the adoption of best practices and standards.

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Looking for a Senior API Developer who has:
  • At least 8+ years of Java/J2EE development, hands-on troubleshooting and deployment experience.
  • Hands-on experience working with cutting-edge technologies such as Spring Boot, Microservices.
  • Design, maintain, and implementation of API, microservices, and backend components.
  • Work with API developers across the team to build new features at large scale.
  • Improve API standards and services.
  • Development and unit testing of Java RESTful services that integrate with external client systems.
  • Working knowledge and hands-on experience in DEVOPS tools like Jenkins, uDeploy, and GIT.
  • Has knowledge of Kafka.
  • Strong knowledge in SQL and NoSQL.
  • Knowledge in any of the Cloud Technologies, such as AWS, Azure etc.
  • Review Design Documents and provide feedback on approach and estimates.
  • Create technical designs for new systems, and/or modifications to existing systems.
  • Translate detailed requirements into functional system designs.
  • Able to prioritize work and meet deadlines, and also establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, project team members, supervisors, and employees from other departments.
  • Work closely with internal and external design, business, and technical counterparts.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work closely with diverse personality types and understand technical issues.
  • Research and recommend functional libraries to expedite development.

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

• To Be Successful In This Role:
  • At least 8+ years overall experience Java/J2EE development with REST API, Spring Boot, Angular, XML, JSON, Swagger.
  • 8+ years of RESTful or SOAP web services.
  • 5+ years Angular, CSS, JavaScript, HTML.
  • 5+ years of GitHub, Jenkins, and CI/CD server.
  • Experience writing unit tests for JavaScript code.
  • Experience using Agile methodologies for developing applications.
  • 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.

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