Cognizant

Senior Java Backend Developer (-Open for Remote)

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10 hours ago
Sunnyvale, CA, USASenior

Base Salary

$68k - $110k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement scalable backend applications and analytics solutions using Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and cloud technologies.
  • Translate business requirements into technical solutions and lead discussions with product managers, technical leads, developers, and other stakeholders.
  • Develop application features, unit tests, and technical designs while meeting coding and code-coverage standards.
  • Support the full software delivery lifecycle, including testing, CI/CD deployment, production release, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
  • Create service specifications and guide developers on functional and technical documentation.

Requirements

  • At least 6 years of software development experience with advanced proficiency in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and Spring Data JPA.
  • Hands-on experience developing and supporting scalable backend applications in cloud environments.
  • Strong experience with Apache Kafka or another enterprise messaging or queueing technology.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and modern application deployment practices.
  • Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment with technical and business stakeholders.
  • Preferred qualifications include Microsoft Azure experience, large-scale or distributed application design, cloud-based analytics architectures, application monitoring and observability, and the ability to guide developers and contribute to technical documentation standards.

Benefits

  • Remote work based on business requirements in Sunnyvale, CA, with arrangements subject to project and client requirements.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 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 based on performance.

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About Cognizant

10,000+ employees

Cognizant is a public IT services and consulting firm that designs, builds, and runs enterprise technology, including digital engineering, cloud modernization, data/AI, and managed services. It sells consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing on multi-year engagements to large enterprises in healthcare, banking, retail, communications, and manufacturing. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, Cognizant is NASDAQ-listed (CTSH) and a Fortune 500 company.

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