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Full Time Freelance Java Developer Jobs in Lafayette, LA

Java Backend Developer

Lafayette, LA · On-site

$48.25 - $62.50/hr

J0626-0566 Employment Type: Full Time Position Description: As Java Backend Developer you will design, develop and integrate solutions to solve business and technical requirements across applications.

Java Fullstack Engineer with Azure

Lafayette, LA · On-site

$50.25 - $64.75/hr

J0726-0654 Employment Type: Full Time U.S. - The best version of me By playing this video you ... At least 6+years of experience as a Java Full Stack Developer with experience in Azure, designing ...

J0426-2705 Employment Type: Full Time U.S.- LFY Live locally and work globally By playing this ... Minimum of 4+ years hands on experience with core Java & JEE skills and well versed on design ...

J0826-1284 Employment Type: Full Time U.S. - The best version of me By playing this video you ... Design and development of enterprise full stack solutions using React.js, Java, and Microservices.

Junior Software Developer

Lafayette, LA · On-site

$64K - $83K/yr

J0426-2684 Employment Type: Full Time U.S.- LFY Live locally and work globally By playing this ... Java * Artificial Intelligence * AWS AI Services * English * Spring Boot What you can expect from ...

AWS Python Developer

Lafayette, LA · On-site

$48 - $66.25/hr

J0826-2176 Employment Type: Full Time U.S. - Culture, flexibility and purpose By playing this video ... Strong programming experience with Python and/or Java, with solid SQL skills. . Experience with AWS ...

J0826-0684 Employment Type: Full Time U.S. - Finding purpose at CGI By playing this video you ... Utilize Java development experience and Oracle APEX knowledge to support integration, migration, or ...

AWS Python Developer

Lafayette, LA · On-site

$48 - $66.25/hr

J0626-1543 Employment Type: Full Time U.S. - Finding purpose at CGI By playing this video you ... and or Java. • Experience building API on AWS cloud. • Develop sound version control best ...

AI and Cloud Native Developer

Lafayette, LA · On-site

$53.75 - $73.50/hr

J0926-0477 Employment Type: Full Time Position Description: At CGI Federal's Federal Solutions ... Knowledge of at least one programming language (Python preferred; C#, Go, Java, JavaScript ...

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Production Support Engineer

Lafayette, LA · On-site

$40 - $52.25/hr

J0926-0178 Employment Type: Full Time U.S. - The best version of me By playing this video you ... Having Coding knowledge on React UI, Java/Spring Boot backend service, integration, database, cache ...

Full Time Freelance Java Developer information

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How much do full time freelance java developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time freelance java developer in Lafayette, LA is $54.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.83 and $60.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Freelance Java Developer vs Java Software Engineer?

AspectFull Time Freelance Java DeveloperJava Software Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires Java certifications, coding skills, and portfolioRequires Java certifications, degree in Computer Science, and experience
Work EnvironmentIndependent, remote or on-site, project-basedUsually employed by a company, office or remote
Employer & Industry UsageClients or agencies, freelance platforms, tech startupsTech companies, software firms, corporate IT departments
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for freelance Java roles, project work, flexible scheduleSeeking full-time employment, career growth, stability

While both roles involve Java development, a Full Time Freelance Java Developer works independently on various projects, offering flexibility and diverse experience. A Java Software Engineer is typically employed full-time by a company, focusing on long-term development within a team. Your choice depends on your preferred work style and career goals.

Infographic showing various Full Time Freelance Java Developer job openings in Lafayette, LA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,623 per year, or $54.1 per hour.

Java Backend Developer

Lafayette, LA • On-site

$48.25 - $62.50/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


CGI rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

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Java Backend Developer
Category: Software Development/ Engineering
Main location: United States, Louisiana, Lafayette
Position ID:J0626-0566
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Description:
As Java Backend Developer you will design, develop and integrate solutions to solve business and technical requirements across applications.
The ideal candidate must be passionate about technology, writing code and solve problems.
If you are looking for a new challenge and want to make a difference in the Healthcare Industry, this role is for you.
This role can be performed in any CGI US office location- Hybrid
Your future duties and responsibilities:
Develop test protocols or plan for testing revised application and review test results.
Design and integrate with APIs or Database services.
Develop solutions using Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) patterns, automating business process models, API enabled gateway, security and multi/hybrid cloud-based services.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
6+ years experience in Software Development as a Java/Spring Boot developer.
4+ Years experience in developing Restful/Microservices using Spring boot and NodeJS.
2+Experience with Amazon AWS Cloud Services.
Good knowledge in using JavaScript, HTML/HTML5, CSS3, Typescript and ES6.
Hands on working experience with API-API integration and multi-modal services, Kafka and Apache Spark.
Experience with MonoRepo environment.
Good hands-on understanding of Kubernetes, Dockers, Jenkins, CI/CD pipeline and Maven.
Deep knowledge of best practices commonly used modules and creating self-contained reusable and testable modules and components.
Dedicated team player who can lead a project (or more!), has good analytical skills and has worked on large-scale applications.
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science preferred.
Key Skills:
Java - 6 year(s)
Spring Boot - 6 year(s)
RESTful (Rest-APIs) - 4 year(s)
Apache Kafka
Apache Spark
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 and training; and licensure and certifications. 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 is $84,000 - 161,600.
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
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Skills:
  • Python
  • Django
  • RESTful (Rest-APIs)
  • SQL
  • Java
  • Spring Boot

What you can expect from us:
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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.
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