CGI Recruitment 2026 – API Developer | Hyderabad | Freshers

Job Overview

Role: API Developer Location: Hyderabad Experience: Freshers Qualification: B.E/B.Tech Key Skills: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, Hibernate, Backend Development, Unit Testing, Debugging, Performance Tuning, CI/CD, Agile

Job Description

CGI Recruitment 2026 is hiring for the position of API Developer in Hyderabad. This opportunity is suitable for freshers with a B.E/B.Tech degree and knowledge of Java-based backend development. The role focuses on developing and maintaining RESTful APIs using Java, Spring Boot and Microservices architecture. Candidates will also work with Hibernate ORM for database integration, collaborate with frontend teams, perform unit testing and debugging, and support CI/CD pipelines. This CGI opportunity can be relevant for fresh graduates who have practical knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs and Hibernate and want to begin their careers in backend or API development.

Roles and Responsibilities

• API Development: Design, develop and maintain RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Microservices: Develop services using a Microservices architecture.
• Database Integration: Implement Hibernate ORM for database integration; Optimize database queries and application data access.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with frontend teams working with Angular or React applications.
• Testing & Performance: Perform unit testing and debugging of backend services; Support performance tuning of API and backend applications.
• Agile Participation: Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning; Contribute to timely delivery of software features.
• CI/CD Support: Support CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing and deployments.

Skills and Eligibility Criteria

Educational Background: B.E/B.Tech degree.

Experience: Freshers.

Mandatory Technical Skills:

• Java (good programming knowledge and OOP)
• Spring Boot
• Microservices architecture
• RESTful APIs (design and development)
• Hibernate (ORM and database integration)
• Backend Development (business logic, data access, service-layer development)
• Unit Testing
• Debugging
• CI/CD (basic understanding of automated build, testing and deployment pipelines)
• Agile (familiarity with sprint planning and Agile development practices)

Competencies:

• Sound understanding of Java programming and backend development concepts
• Comfortable learning enterprise technologies