Data Application Engineer - Java/Spring Batch (AWS)

Data Application Engineer – Java/Spring Batch (AWS)

Position Description
CGI is hiring Data Application Engineers with strong expertise in Java, Spring Batch, and AWS to design, build, and enhance high volume batch applications that power critical data workflows across our platform. In this role, you will develop the core business logic behind scheduled, automated, and large-scale data processing pipelines, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance in a modern cloud environment.; collaborate closely with engineering, cloud, DevOps, and operations teams to deliver robust, production ready solutions.

This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex data challenges, building scalable systems, and working with modern cloud technologies.

Why You'll Love This Role
Impactful data engineering work — You'll build the backbone of automated, high volume data processing systems used across the enterprise.
Modern cloud first environment — Work hands on with AWS services like EC2, Lambda, S3, and RDS.
Strong engineering culture — Curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning are encouraged.
Autonomy & ownership — You'll design, build, deploy, and support your solutions end to end.
Collaborative team environment — Partner with DevOps, cloud, and operations teams to deliver reliable, scalable systems.
Growth opportunities — Exposure to new technologies, cloud modernization, and enterprise scale data engineering.

This is a Full-Time, On-Site, employment opportunity based in either Raleigh, NC, and Smithfield, RI.

Your future duties and responsibilities
Design, develop, and enhance data focused batch applications using Java and Spring Batch.
Build job steps, processors, tasklets, error handling logic, restartability, and performance tuning.
Integrate batch jobs with relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL for ETL and data transformation workflows.
Deploy, execute, and support batch workloads in AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS).
Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure smooth CI/CD deployment and operational readiness.
Participate in production support, troubleshoot job failures, analyze logs, and optimize runtime behavior.

Work with enterprise scheduling tools such as Control M (preferred).
Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and technical discussions.
Create clear technical documentation for job configuration, design decisions, and operational procedures.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
6-9 years as an Application Engineer or similar role.
Demonstrated experience working with enterprise scale data processing applications and batch systems
Strong hands on experience with Java (11/17) and the Spring ecosystem, especially Spring Batch.
Solid understanding of SQL, relational database concepts, and experience working with large datasets.
Practical experience deploying and running workloads on AWS.
1+ years of Python experience.
Familiarity with DevOps concepts and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions).
Experience working in Linux/Unix environments and basic shell scripting.
Strong debugging, problem solving, and production support skills.
Experience with Control M or similar scheduling/orchestration tools.
Experience with Collibra is a plus.
Exposure to container environments such as Docker or Kubernetes.
Experience in financial services or other regulated, high availability industries.
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Splunk, AppDynamics, or Grafana.

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

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 $56,700.00 $121,100.00.
CGI's 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

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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.