Lead Software Engineer Windows + Python (26000BT2)

Company Profile:

At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve. At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com.
This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals please.

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer
Position: Lead Software Engineer Windows + Python

Experience: 8-10 Years
Category: Infrastructure /Cloud
Location: Bangalore
Position ID: J1026-1288
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Backend Developer cum Windows Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Backend Development and Windows server management. The ideal candidate will design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and automation solutions. The position requires hands on coding, scripting, and system level optimization.

Key Responsibilities

. Design, develop, and maintain backend applications and services.
. Design, Code and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architectures, their logic and call them in business services
. Implement CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and deployment automation.
. Collaborate on database design and integration using various database technologies.
. Ensure system availability, performance, and operational excellence.
. Collaborate with cross functional teams to align technical solutions with business needs.
. Participate in code reviews, system audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
. Document architectures, processes, and automation workflows.
. Would be involved in shipping the validated code to different production environment.

Experience and Qualifications

. 8+years of experience in Backend Development and Windows Automation.
. Must have experience in Windows Servers operating system Administration, deploying, managing large Windows server infrastructure.
. Expertise in scripting (PowerShell, Python) and automation frameworks like Ansible or Terraform.
. Knowledge in testing, a battery of tests
. Experience working in Agile or DevOps oriented teams.
. Good knowledge and hands on experience in Virtualization (VMware), Storage, and Network.

Mandatory to Have
. Strong Experience in Python
. Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
. Experience in FastAPI, Django or Flask etc;
. Experience with Windows Server 2016/2019 OS

Nice to Have
. Understanding of NodeJS and/or Java (their bases or logic)
. Familiarity with Windows Server 2022/2025 OS
. Experience with clustering and large scale automation tools (Ansible, Puppet).

Education : Engineering Graduate / MCA / Computer Science Graduate or PG.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

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