Java Principal Architect (Retail Background)
Position Description
Java Principal Architect (Retail Background)
Position Description
Company Profile:
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
Job Title: Principal Architect – Full Stack (Java, React) | Retail Platforms
Position: Manager Consulting Expert / Associate Consultant
Experience: 16+ Years
Category: Software Development/ Engineering / Architecture Solutions
Shift: 10 AM to 7 PM
Main location: India, Karnataka, Bangalore, Hyderabad
Position ID: J0826-0014
Employment Type: Full Time
Education Qualification: Master’s Degree in Engineering
Position Description: We are looking for a Principal Architect to lead the architecture and delivery of large-scale, global retail technology platforms. This role requires deep full-stack expertise (Java, React), strong cloud-native architecture experience, and proven leadership across multi-region, multi-market retail programs.
As a senior technical leader, you will shape enterprise architecture strategy, oversee multiple development streams, mentor senior engineers, and ensure predictable, high-quality delivery across global markets including Europe, US, EMEA, and South-East Asia.
This role is based in Bangalore and requires flexibility to collaborate across global time zones to support regional releases and critical go-lives.
Responsibilities:
Architecture & Technical Strategy
• Own and define end-to-end architecture for complex, distributed retail systems
• Lead architectural design across:
o Backend services (Java, Spring Boot, Microservices)
o Frontend platforms (React, modern SPA frameworks)
o APIs, integrations, and event-driven architecture
• Design cloud-native, scalable, and resilient solutions aligned with enterprise standards
• Establish and enforce architecture governance, design reviews, and engineering best practices
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Retail Domain Leadership
• Act as domain architect across core retail capabilities:
• Fiscal and taxation systems
o Supply chain and inventory management
o Store operations, POS, and omnichannel platforms
o Payments, promotions, and loyalty ecosystems
• Drive solutions compliant with regional fiscal regulations and market-specific requirements
• Support global rollouts with an understanding of localization, compliance, and scalability
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Delivery Excellence & Estimation
• Provide high-confidence architecture-based estimates for complex programs
• Oversee multiple delivery tracks and ensure alignment to roadmap and milestones
• Identify architectural, delivery, and dependency risks early and drive mitigation
• Support cutovers, hyper-care, and post–go-live stabilization
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Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Lead and mentor senior engineers, tech leads, and architects
• Partner with Product, Engineering, DevOps, QA, and Program Management
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to senior leadership and clients
• Contribute to solutioning, RFPs, and technical strategy for new initiatives
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Global Collaboration
• Work closely with global teams across Europe, US, EMEA, and APAC
• Provide flexibility to support regional release windows and critical go-lives
Must-Have Skills:
Technical Expertise
• 15+ years of experience in enterprise software engineering and architecture
• Strong hands-on experience with:
o Java, Spring Boot, Microservices
o React and modern frontend engineering practices
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) at enterprise scale
• Solid understanding of:
o Event-driven systems (Kafka or similar)
o CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
o Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
o Security, performance, and scalability best practices
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Retail Domain Experience
• Proven experience delivering global retail solutions
• Hands-on exposure to:
o Fiscal systems and taxation compliance
o Supply chain and inventory
o Store systems and omnichannel retail
o Payments and loyalty platforms
• Experience working across multiple international markets
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Leadership & Soft Skills
• Demonstrated experience leading large, distributed engineering teams
• Strong communication skills with both technical and executive stakeholders
• Ability to operate at strategic, architectural, and hands-on levels
• High ownership mindset with a strong bias for delivery and outcomes
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Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in FAANG, Big-4, or Tier-1 consulting environments
• Background in large-scale retail modernization or transformation programs
• Client-facing or consulting experience
• Exposure to composable commerce or headless retail architecture
CGI is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, CGI is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.
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