10 hours ago
Chennai, IndiaMid Level / Senior
Responsibilities
- Develop secure and scalable backend services with Java, Spring Boot, Quarkus, and AWS.
- Design REST-based APIs and microservices integrating PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
- Build responsive and accessible web interfaces with React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
- Configure GitLab repositories, branching workflows, and build, test, and deployment pipelines.
- Design and optimize database schemas, indexes, queries, and migrations for PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
- Implement Redis caching strategies to improve latency and application resilience.
- Apply secure coding standards and create automated unit, integration, and component tests.
- Collaborate with product owners, architects, quality specialists, and other stakeholders in a hybrid team.
- Monitor application health, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions using AWS services.
- Document application designs, configuration decisions, and deployment runbooks.
- Participate in code reviews and pair development sessions.
- Support planned day-shift production releases and promptly address defects.
Requirements
- At least four years of hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Quarkus for enterprise backend services.
- Experience with React, Next.js, and TypeScript for maintainable and accessible single-page applications.
- Practical expertise with AWS services for application hosting, storage, and monitoring.
- Working knowledge of PostgreSQL and MongoDB, including schema design, query optimization, and migration practices.
- Experience configuring and using GitLab for version control and pipeline automation.
- Experience using Redis caching patterns to improve response times and support high read traffic.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills in distributed hybrid teams.
- AWS Certified Developer Associate or an equivalent cloud certification is preferred.
Benefits
- Hybrid work model.
- Planned day-shift production schedule.
Tech Stack
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.