Sr. Java Developer

About the role

As a Sr. Java Developer, you will make an impact by leading a team to design, develop and deliver enterprise Java applications that power our client's projects end to end. You will be a valued member of the Java engineering team and work collaboratively with project leadership, cross-functional delivery teams, and clients. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future. Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the engineering team to deliver projects on time and to a high standard of quality.
• Design, modify, develop, write and implement software programming applications using Java and related technologies.
• Support and install software applications and operating systems and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Participate in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing, and certification of software.
• Apply your experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, performing complex tasks with creativity and latitude.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and building Microservices.
• Working experience with AWS cloud services.
• Experience with Kafka for event streaming and messaging.

Skills

• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Ability to plan and accomplish goals independently with sound judgment.
• Experience delivering complex projects across the full software development lifecycle.
• Flexibility to work during offshore overlapping hours.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

The annual salary for this position is between $ 68,00,000 to $ 114,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Schedule

Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. We will always be clear about role expectations.