Senior Full Stack Developer (Java, Spring Boot & Angular)

About The Role

As a Senior Java Full Stack Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and delivering scalable enterprise applications using modern Java and Angular technologies. You will be a valued member of the development team and work collaboratively with architects, product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality digital solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and modern software engineering practices.
• Build and support RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven solutions that deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing applications.
• Develop and enhance user interfaces using Angular 17+ while collaborating closely with front-end and UX teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Implement data persistence solutions using JPA/Hibernate and relational or NoSQL databases while ensuring performance and data integrity.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, CI/CD processes, containerization, and deployment activities utilizing technologies such as Docker, Git, and automated delivery pipelines.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience developing enterprise applications using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and modern software development methodologies.
• Strong experience designing and developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed applications.
• Hands-on experience with Angular 17+ and modern TypeScript development.
• Experience implementing data access layers using JPA/Hibernate and working with relational or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Kafka, MQ, or other messaging technologies supporting event-driven architectures.
• Strong knowledge of Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Camunda.
• Knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Experience developing AI-enabled applications or integrating AI capabilities into enterprise solutions.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience designing large-scale, highly available enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of API standards beyond REST, including SOAP-based integrations.
• Experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring developers, and driving engineering best practices.

Skills

• Experience developing AI-enabled applications or integrating AI capabilities into enterprise solutions.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience designing large-scale, highly available enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of API standards beyond REST, including SOAP-based integrations.
• Experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring developers, and driving engineering best practices.

Benefits

• Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan and Company Contributions
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pay

The annual salary for this position is between $70,000 and $114,000, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Lake Mary, FL, New York, NY, or Pittsburgh, PA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.