Cognizant

Sr. Java Developer (Hybrid)

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13 days ago
Toronto, CanadaSenior

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, high-performance Java applications using Java/J2EE, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
  • Build microservices and RESTful APIs for distributed enterprise systems.
  • Develop Kafka-based event-driven solutions and work with MongoDB and SQL databases.
  • Contribute to cloud deployment strategies, containerized environments, orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Perform code reviews, automated testing, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and secure coding implementation.
  • Collaborate with architects, developers, quality engineering, DevOps, business stakeholders, and clients across the software development lifecycle.
  • Mentor team members, guide technical decisions, and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Requirements

  • 9+ years of team-leading and hands-on experience with Java, Java/J2EE, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Kafka, and MongoDB.
  • Strong expertise building scalable distributed applications with microservices architecture.
  • Proficiency with MongoDB and SQL databases, including database design, stored procedures, query optimization, and performance tuning.
  • Understanding of RESTful APIs, API gateways, and authentication mechanisms such as OAuth and JWT.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
  • Knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and software engineering best practices.
  • Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and automation frameworks.
  • Experience with public-facing web applications and enterprise-grade banking solutions is helpful.
  • Mentoring developers, guiding technical decisions, and improving scalability, resilience, observability, and performance are preferred qualifications.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement requiring three days per week in a client office in Toronto, Ontario.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, subject to eligibility.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off.
  • 401(k) plan and contributions.
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards based on performance and applicable plan terms.

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About Cognizant

10,000+ employees

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value. We build full-stack AI solutions powered by deep industry, process and engineering expertise — embedding an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential and drive tangible outcomes. From strategy to deployment, we help global enterprises move from AI ambition to AI impact and stay ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai | Follow us @cognizant

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