Senior ESB Developer – Azure Cloud Specialist - Jobs in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Position Description:Make an Impact with CGI’s Digital Banking Team Join CGI’s Digital Banking team and help shape the future of cloud-native financial services in Canada. As we modernize the core integration platform supporting over 70% of the Canadian credit union market, your work will directly impact millions of Canadians, enabling faster, safer, and smarter banking experiences. This is a unique opportunity to lead and contribute to a cloud-first modernization journey, where your skills in backend development, Azure cloud, and DevOps automation will help us evolve a scalable, secure, and resilient Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) integration layer that powers the next generation of digital banking services.You will play a key role in designing, building, and evolving our Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) integration platform, which serves as the backbone for secure and scalable communication between our banking applications and third-party systems. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a cloud-first modernization journey, working in a collaborative, agile environment.Your future duties and responsibilities:• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs using ASP.NET Core (C#) within a microservices-based ESB architecture. • Build and optimize event-driven and serverless workflows using Azure Functions, Event Grid, Logic Apps, and other Azure PaaS components. • Implement robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools to enable automated testing and continuous deployment. • Define and manage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates. • Design, document, and manage APIs (REST/SOAP) using OpenAPI, Swagger, and YAML standards. • Ensure high service reliability (99.9%+ uptime) through monitoring, diagnostics, and automated recovery, using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Kusto Query Language (KQL). • Write unit, integration, and smoke tests using xUnit.net, Postman, or REST Assured as part of CI/CD pipelines. • Actively contribute to Agile delivery (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and collaborate across Dev, QA, Architecture, and Product teams. • Mentor junior developers, enforce best practices, and contribute to shared technical knowledge across the team.Required qualifications to be successful in this role:Must-Have Skillsamp; Experience • 5+ years of backend development experience using C# / ASP.NET Core in enterprise or cloud-native applications. • Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, particularly: • Azure Functions, App Services, API Management • Event Grid, Storage Accounts, Cosmos DB, SQL Server • Strong experience with CI/CD, Git, and DevOps tooling (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions). • Advanced IaC experience with Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates. • Strong understanding of middleware/integration patterns, including ESB, asynchronous messaging, and microservices design. • Skilled in API design and management (REST/SOAP) with OpenAPI, Swagger, and YAML. • Familiarity with monitoring tools and KQL for diagnostics and performance optimization. • Strong unit and integration testing practices with xUnit.net, and automated testing mindset. • Excellent communication skills in English and ability to work across multiple concurrent Agile projects. Certifications – Mandatory ✅ AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure ✅ AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals ✅ AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions (Preferred / Strong Asset) Nice-to-Haves • Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes (AKS). • Exposure to Blazor or modern frontend frameworks (optional). • Experience with GitOps, feature flagging (e.g., LaunchDarkly), or blue-green deployments. • Familiarity with Azure Key Vault, OAuth2.0, and identity federation. • Background in financial services, digital banking, or other regulated industries. • Understanding of Azure governance, security, and compliance best practices. #LI-NB5What s in It for You• Be part of a nationally recognized team leading innovation in the Digital Banking space. • Access to continuous learning, certification reimbursement, and growth into architecture or technical leadership roles. • Competitive compensation package including share purchase plan, healthamp; wellness benefits, and RRSP matching. • Flexibility to work hybrid from one of our offices in Atlantic Canada (Halifax, Moncton, Charlottetown, or St. John s), with occasional travel if required.Skills:

• Application Development
• DevOps
• English
• Middleware

What you can expect from us: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.At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.