Java Engineer — Software Development / Engineering

CGI Group Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to design and develop scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot. Candidates should have strong expertise in back-end development, familiarity with Agile methodologies, and an understanding of cloud environments. This role offers a competitive salary, with opportunities for growth and innovation, and primarily functions remotely with occasional travel to client sites.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pensions

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Qualifications

• Experience developing large-scale enterprise applications using Java and microservices frameworks.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful API development.
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerisation.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps principles.
• UK Security Clearance or eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java-based microservices using Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and testers.
• Improve performance, scalability, and maintainability of systems.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and support quality culture.
• Ensure solutions meet security and compliance requirements.
• Support career growth and contribute to meaningful solutions.
• Work mainly remotely with occasional travel.

Skills

Back End Development

English

GitHub

Java

JPA

RESTful APIs

Spring Boot

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java-based microservices using Spring Boot and related frameworks.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and testers to ensure technical excellence and timely delivery.
• Improve performance, scalability, and maintainability of systems through continuous iteration.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, share knowledge, and support a culture of quality and innovation.
• Ensure solutions meet strict security and compliance requirements; CGI promotes ownership, teamwork, respect, and belonging.
• Support career growth and contribute to meaningful solutions within one of the world’s largest IT and business consulting firms.
• Support a major national programme focused on innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Work mainly remotely with occasional travel to UK CGI or client offices.

Qualifications

• Experience developing large-scale enterprise applications using Java and microservices frameworks.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful API development.
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerisation (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps principles.
• UK Security Clearance or eligibility is required.

Skills

• Back End Development
• English
• GitHub
• Java
• JPA
• RESTful APIs
• Spring Boot

About CGI

At CGI, we’re shaping the future of digital government solutions—building secure, high‑impact platforms that improve services for millions across the UK. As a Senior Java Engineer, you’ll design and develop scalable, resilient back‑end systems using Java and microservices technologies. You’ll collaborate with a team that values ownership, idea‑sharing, and practical solutions that make a lasting difference. CGI offers a competitive salary, pensions, private healthcare, and a share scheme.