Senior Backend Developer - Retail Pricing Applications

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot
• Build and optimize data-driven applications leveraging SQL Server and PostgreSQL
• Implement and support event-driven architectures using Kafka
• Develop search capabilities using Elasticsearch / Elastic stack
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver retail and pricing-focused solutions
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical designs
• Ensure high performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability of applications
• Contribute to architecture discussions, design decisions, and technical best practices
• Provide insights and recommendations based on domain knowledge, especially in retail, pricing, and loyalty systems

Required Qualifications

• Retail Software Development experience is required
• 3–5 years technical experience: System design and distributed architectures
• Kotlin, Java, Spring Boot, Kafka
• SQL Server & PostgreSQL
• 1-3 years technical experience
• Elasticsearch / Elastic stack
• 1–4 years of domain expertise in: Retail / Pricing systems, Loyalty programs or targeted pricing
• A highly capable engineer who combines technical excellence with business understanding
• Someone who can quickly integrate into teams and add immediate value
• A professional who takes initiative, drives solutions, and builds strong stakeholder relationships
• Experience working in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Experience with data intensive solutions
• Proficiency with SQL and large data structures
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and proactively identify risks

Other Information: To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $89,600.00 - $176,300.00.