Cognizant

Senior Java Developer - Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

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2 days ago
Dearborn, MI, USASenior
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Base Salary

$63k - $99k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, maintain, and deploy scalable cloud-native Java microservices on Google Cloud Platform.
  • Build backend applications using Core Java, Spring Boot, Spring Data, and REST API architectures.
  • Collaborate with architects, product owners, DevOps engineers, client stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
  • Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews.
  • Improve application reliability, scalability, and performance through code reviews, automated testing, troubleshooting, and optimization.
  • Monitor cloud environments and implement security, observability, and operational best practices.

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience with Core Java, Spring Boot, Spring Data, and microservices architecture.
  • Experience designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform.
  • Knowledge of REST API design, JSON messaging, and microservices integration patterns.
  • Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and/or NoSQL platforms.
  • Experience using CI/CD pipelines, Git, Maven or Gradle, and automated testing frameworks.
  • Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience using Jira and Confluence.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience with GCP cloud security, monitoring, observability, Docker, Kubernetes, distributed microservices optimization, client-facing stakeholder management, and automotive or large enterprise environments.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement requiring 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week at the client location in Dearborn, Michigan.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Paid parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions.
  • Employee assistance program, employee stock purchase plan where applicable, wellness programs, and professional development programs.

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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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