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Lead API Developer

CGI


Job Location:

Pittsburgh, PA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 100800 - 100800
Posted: 1 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description:

For this role on this particular client engagement employer sponsorship of immigrationrelated visa and/or green card status as part of the PERM process will not be available.
Candidate must be located in Pittsburgh PA Cleveland OH Dallas TX
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 to the system. You will work closely with cross functional teams to understand requirements come on architect solutions and ensure scalability come on 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 Lead API Developer who has
..10 years of hands on experience in Java/J2EE development troubleshooting and deployment (Mandatory)
.Hands on experience with modern technologies such as Spring Boot and Microservices architecture
.Design develop maintain and implement APIs microservices and backend components
.Lead and manage a team of API developers; provide technical guidance and mentorship
.Work with API developers across teams to build scalable features and solutions
.Drive API standards best practices and service improvements
.Develop and unit test Java based RESTful services integrating with external client systems
.Review design documents and provide feedback on architecture approach and estimates
.Create technical designs for new systems and enhancements to existing systems
.Translate detailed requirements into functional system designs
.Participate in and drive Release Planning activities
.Create and manage Change Requests (CRs) for deployments and production releases
.Attend and represent the team in Enterprise Release Management (ERM) calls
.Support and drive end to end release execution including deployment and post release validation
.Troubleshoot optimize and support applications across environments
.Work with DevOps tools such as Jenkins uDeploy and Git
.Knowledge and hands on experience with API management platforms such as Apigee
.Research and recommend libraries tools and frameworks to accelerate development
.Collaborate closely with internal and external business design and technical stakeholders
.Ability to prioritize work meet deadlines and manage multiple initiatives effectively
.Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients team members and cross functional partners
.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work across diverse teams and understand technical challenges

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

.At least 10 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 application
.Experienced with Release Management.
.Participate in and drive Release Planning activities
.Create and manage Change Requests (CRs) for deployments and production releases

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 to the system. You will work closely with cross functional teams to understand requirements come on architect solutions and ensure scalability come on 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.

Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set level experience relevant training and licensure and certifications. 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 $100800.00 $223200.00.
CGIs benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation holidays and sick time
. Paid parental leave
.Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well being programs
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Skills:
  • Agile
  • GitHub
  • HTML
  • Jenkins
  • JSON Web Token (JWT)
  • NoSQL
  • React JavaScript
  • RESTful (Rest-APIs)
  • Spring Boot
  • Swagger
  • UML (Unified ModelingLanguage)
  • XPath
  • Angular
  • CSS
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Your work creates value. Youll 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.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll 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 teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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