7 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, high-performing APIs and microservices.
- Develop and enhance user interfaces 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 frontend/backend integration and technical decisions.
- Contribute to solution architecture, AI-enabled development initiatives, modernization, mentoring, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of experience developing enterprise applications with Java 17+.
- Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot, microservices, API development, JPA, and Hibernate.
- Experience developing modern frontend applications with Angular 17+/19+ and TypeScript.
- Deep understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and scalable application design.
- Strong database experience with Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, database design, query optimization, performance tuning, stored procedures, and indexing.
- 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.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Preferred experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform; AI-driven application development; NoSQL databases; cloud-native architectures; automated and integration testing; debugging; technical leadership; developer mentoring; Agile delivery; and DevOps or SRE practices.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement requiring work from a Cognizant or client office in Pittsburgh, PA; Lake Mary, FL; or Westborough, MA, subject to business and client requirements.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 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 accepted until September 30, 2026.
Tech Stack
AngularApache KafkaAWSAzureDockerGitGitHub ActionsGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaMicrosoft SQL ServerMySQLPostgreSQLSpring BootTypeScript
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About Cognizant
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