Senior Java Engineer

Senior Full Stack

As a Senior Java Full Stack, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and delivering scalable enterprise applications using modern Java technologies, cloud-native architectures, and responsive web applications. You will be a valued member of the Technology & Engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, business stakeholders, product owners, UI/UX teams, and cross-functional delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Core Java, J2EE, Hibernate, Spring Boot, and Spring WebFlux, following coding standards and best practices.
• Build and integrate RESTful and SOAP web services using XML and API-driven architectures to support seamless system communication.
• Create and enhance user-facing applications using Angular 11+ and Node.js while partnering closely with business and UX stakeholders.
• Design, optimize, and maintain SQL, NoSQL, and PostgreSQL databases to ensure performance, reliability, and data integrity.
• Implement event-driven solutions using AWS services and Apache Kafka for scalable and resilient application processing.
• Participate in code reviews, proof-of-concepts, troubleshooting, and technical improvement initiatives to drive engineering excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience developing enterprise applications using Core Java, J2EE, Hibernate, Spring Boot, and Spring WebFlux.
• Hands-on expertise designing and consuming RESTful APIs, SOAP Web Services, and XML-based integrations.
• Experience building microservices architectures and applying reactive and functional programming concepts.
• Proficiency with Angular 11+, Node.js, and modern front-end development practices.
• Strong database experience with SQL, NoSQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and Apache Kafka.
• Proven ability to collaborate with distributed teams, troubleshoot production issues, and contribute to architectural decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring developers, and driving engineering best practices.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience designing highly available and resilient cloud-native applications.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.

Skills

• Core Java, J2EE, Hibernate, Spring Boot, Spring WebFlux.
• RESTful and SOAP web services, XML, API-driven architectures.
• Angular 11+, Node.js, modern front-end development practices.
• SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL databases.
• AWS cloud services, Apache Kafka.
• CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, automated testing frameworks.
• Containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaboration, troubleshooting, technical decision-making.

Benefits

• Cognitive 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 contributions.
• Long-term/Short-term Disability.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.