Senior Java Developer with French

Position Description:

We are looking for a Java Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Framework and SQL to join our team working on complex enterprise applications in the telecommunications domain.

The ideal candidate has good working proficiency in French, has solid experience with integration-heavy applications and is interested in understanding the functional and business context behind the software. Previous experience in Telecom, OSS/BSS or network-related applications is a strong advantage.

In this role, you will design, implement and maintain enterprise applications and backend services, work with APIs and system integrations, and contribute to the evolution and maintenance of existing applications. You will collaborate closely with technical and functional teams in a French-speaking environment.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain enterprise applications using Java and Spring-based technologies;

• Work with relational databases and write efficient SQL queries for data access, analysis and troubleshooting;

• Collaborate with French-speaking functional and technical stakeholders to understand requirements, business rules and their technical impact;

• Analyse and understand existing codebases, technical documentation and application integrations as part of application maintenance and evolution;

• Develop and maintain integrations with internal and external systems using REST/SOAP APIs and asynchronous messaging;

• Participate in code reviews, unit and integration testing, CI/CD and software delivery activities;

• Ensure solutions follow clean code principles and meet quality, maintainability and performance standards;

• Investigate technical issues, perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective solutions when required;

• Ability and interest in understanding complex functional and business domains, beyond the purely technical implementation;

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java enterprise application development;

• Proficiency in Spring Framework (Spring Boot preferred);

• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases; experience with PostgreSQL is a strong advantage;

• Good working proficiency in French (B2 or above), both spoken and written – mandatory;

• Good understanding of software development best practices and design patterns;

• Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines and REST APIs;

Nice to have:

• Experience with Hibernate/JPA;

• Experience with asynchronous messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ;

• Experience with SOAP-based integrations;

• Experience with Linux and application servers such as Tomcat;

• Experience maintaining or modernizing legacy enterprise applications;

• Angular experience is an advantage; experience with Wicket or similar Java web frameworks is a plus;

• Previous experience in Telecom, OSS/BSS, network inventory or network-related applications is a strong advantage.

What you’ll find at CGI:

• Employee Share Purchase Plan Invest alongside CGI through a share purchase plan that is partially co-funded by the company. You can access your investment whenever you choose.

• Healthcare & Insurance Coverage You and your family are covered through a healthcare and dental subscription, along with life insurance that includes medical coverage for your children.

• Practical Benefits, Easy to Use Our online benefits platform brings everything together in one place—from meal vouchers and tickets to medical services, online courses, and access to hobby and leisure activities.

• Learning That Matches Your Interests Use CGI Academia, our internal learning platform, to build skills relevant to your role and future plans. You can also learn up to nine languages through goFLUENT, included in the platform.

• Confidential Mental Health Support Through the Member Assistance Program (MAP), you have access to confidential professional support for both personal and work-related situations, available at no cost.

• Books Delivered to the Office With Bookster, you can borrow from a modern public library, with books delivered directly to the office.

• Referral Program If you recommend someone who joins CGI, you’ll receive a referral bonus—our way of thanking you for helping us grow the team.

• Volunteering, When You Choose CGI for Good connects you with volunteering initiatives where you can contribute to causes that matter to you.

• Time Off Annual leave ranges from 21 to 26 days, depending on your level of seniority.

• Office Location Our Bucharest office is close to Grozavesti metro station, offering easy access and a calm working environment.

• Hybrid Work Model We work in a hybrid setup, combining time at the office with the flexibility of working remotely.

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Skills:

• Java

• Spring Boot

What you can expect from us:

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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.

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