Cognizant

Java Developer (GenAI)

Cognizant
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Atlanta, GA, USAMid Level

Base Salary

$62k - $99k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Java applications, REST APIs, and microservices using Spring Boot.
  • Build and support cloud-native solutions deployed on Microsoft Azure.
  • Develop event-driven integrations and distributed systems using Apache Kafka.
  • Create and optimize backend services and data-driven applications using SQL.
  • Use Codex, Claude, and similar Generative AI tools for coding, refactoring, testing, debugging, documentation, and productivity improvements.
  • Design, build, and integrate AI agents into AIDLC workflows across requirements analysis, development, testing, code review, documentation, and delivery.
  • Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional engineering teams on scalable, secure, high-quality software.
  • Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure, Apache Kafka, and SQL for cloud-ready, event-driven, and data-driven backend solutions.
  • Hands-on Codex experience is mandatory, including use for code generation, refactoring, unit testing, debugging, documentation, and SDLC acceleration.
  • Ability to design, build, and integrate AI agents into AIDLC workflows.
  • Working knowledge of Claude or similar LLM-based development tools, prompt engineering, agentic workflows, API/tool integration, and responsible enterprise GenAI use.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with architects, product owners, and engineering teams.

Benefits

  • Remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States.
  • 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 and stock awards, subject to applicable plans.

Tech Stack

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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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