Sr. Java Developer

About The Role

As a Senior Java Developer, you will make an impact by designing and developing scalable, high-performance backend solutions that power critical business applications. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, product owners, developers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver innovative cloud-native solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and modern microservices architectures.
• Drive user story analysis, technical design, and implementation within an Agile development environment.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, pair programming, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and support highly available distributed systems leveraging cloud-native and event-driven architectures.
• Mentor team members and promote collaboration across engineering and business teams.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience developing enterprise backend applications using Java/J2EE.
• 5+ years of experience with reactive programming frameworks such as Spring WebFlux, Vert.x, or RxJava.
• Strong expertise in REST API design and development.
• Hands-on experience with SOA, microservices, and containerized architectures.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong experience with event-driven and streaming technologies such as Kafka or Solace.
• Experience with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or other NoSQL/document databases.
• Experience building and supporting distributed, highly available systems.
• Familiarity with security principles, SSL, cryptography, and secure software development practices.
• Experience using Git, Jenkins, IntelliJ IDEA, Jira, and Confluence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Skills

• Experience using Generative AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Codex, or similar AI-assisted development platforms.
• Experience developing applications using Kotlin.
• Passion for learning and adopting emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead technical initiatives.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality software.
• High-energy, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Passion for delivering quality software in a fast-paced Agile environment.

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