Java Microservices Developer

This role is for a hybrid work model and does not offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

About the role

Deliver robust commerce applications using Java Spring Boot Microservices and full-stack engineering practices. Guide end-to-end solution design, development, and deployment for scalable, secure, and maintainable digital products that enhance customer experiences and support core enterprise objectives in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and development of modular commerce applications using Java and Spring Boot Microservices to deliver scalable and resilient digital solutions that align with enterprise standards and customer needs.
• Drive microservice architecture decisions to ensure services are loosely coupled, independently deployable, and optimized for reliability, maintainability, and performance across hybrid environments.
• Implement clean, well-structured, and reusable server-side code with a strong focus on domain models, business logic, and integration patterns that support complex commerce workflows.
• Coordinate full-stack development activities across backend services and frontend interfaces to ensure seamless user journeys, consistent data flows, and intuitive interaction patterns.
• Optimize application performance by profiling critical paths, tuning database interactions, and refining service communication strategies to reduce latency and improve throughput.
• Configure and extend RESTful APIs and related integration components so that internal and external systems can exchange data securely and efficiently for commerce transactions.
• Apply secure coding practices, input validation, access control, and data protection measures to safeguard sensitive information and comply with regulatory and organizational security requirements.
• Guide continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines by defining build, test, and deployment steps that enable frequent, reliable releases within the hybrid day-shift operating model.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, testers, and other developers to clarify requirements, refine user stories, and translate business goals into technical solutions that deliver measurable value.
• Mentor less experienced engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and pair programming sessions to uplift overall team capabilities and promote consistent engineering practices.
• Coordinate defect analysis and resolution activities during development and after release, ensuring root cause identification, corrective actions, and proactive prevention of recurring issues.
• Document technical designs, service contracts, and operational runbooks in a clear and accessible manner so that teams can efficiently support, enhance, and troubleshoot the commerce platform.
• Engage in hybrid collaboration ceremonies such as daily standups, planning, refinement, and retrospectives to maintain transparency, manage dependencies, and uphold delivery commitments without travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Eight to twelve years of professional experience in software development, with significant time spent on enterprise-grade projects involving Java-based applications.
• Deep hands-on expertise with Spring Boot Microservices, including service design, dependency management, configuration management, and integration with other enterprise components.
• Advanced skills in core Java and related frameworks to build robust, object-oriented components that are testable, maintainable, and aligned with modern coding standards.
• Proven experience in commerce full-stack engineering where backend services, frontend layers, and data stores are integrated to support end-to-end transaction flows.
• Practical knowledge of relational or NoSQL databases, query optimization, and transaction handling to maintain data consistency and high performance in commerce scenarios.
• Strong understanding of testing strategies, including unit tests, integration tests, and automated regression tests to achieve high-quality deliverables and stable releases.
• Familiarity with modern version control workflows, branching strategies, and code review processes to support collaborative development in a hybrid work setting.
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders using clear language and structured updates that support informed decision-making and inclusive teamwork.

Pay

The annual salary for this position is between $70,000 and $100,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid holidays plus paid time off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan