11 days ago
Pittsburgh, PA, USASenior
Base Salary
$68k - $114k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
- Build secure, reliable REST APIs and microservices.
- Develop and enhance front-end applications using Angular 17+/19+ and TypeScript.
- Design and implement persistence solutions with JPA/Hibernate and relational or NoSQL databases.
- Implement event-driven architectures and messaging solutions using Kafka and enterprise messaging technologies.
- Containerize applications with Docker and support CI/CD-driven deployments.
- Collaborate with architects, product owners, developers, and business stakeholders on front-end/back-end integration.
- Contribute to solution architecture, technical design decisions, AI-enabled development initiatives, modernization, and continuous improvement.
- Lead technical initiatives, mentor developers, and drive engineering best practices.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of experience developing enterprise applications with Java 17+.
- Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot, microservices, REST API development, JPA, and Hibernate.
- Experience developing modern front-end applications with Angular 17+/19+ and TypeScript.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and scalable application design.
- Experience with Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, database design, query optimization, performance tuning, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.
- Experience with Kafka, MQ, and event-driven architectures.
- Experience with Docker, Git, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with workflow orchestration platforms such as Camunda.
- Experience building and consuming REST and SOAP APIs.
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform is preferred.
- Exposure to AI-driven application development, intelligent automation, NoSQL databases, and cloud-native architectures is preferred.
- Knowledge of automated and integration testing, debugging, Agile delivery environments, DevOps, and SRE practices is preferred.
- Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring developers is preferred.
- Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Benefits
- Hybrid work from a Cognizant or client office in Pittsburgh, PA; Lake Mary, FL; or Westborough, MA.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, subject to eligibility.
- Paid parental leave, paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with company contributions.
- Employee stock purchase plan where applicable.
- Employee assistance, wellbeing, and mental health programs.
- Tuition reimbursement, learning resources, career development, and certification opportunities.
- Applications are accepted until September 30, 2026.
Tech Stack
AngularApache KafkaAWSAzureDockerGitGitHub ActionsGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaMicrosoft SQL ServerMySQLPostgreSQLSOAPSpring BootTypeScript
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About Cognizant
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.