Cognizant

Sr. Java Full Stack Engineer

Cognizant
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10 hours ago
Hartford, CT, USASenior

Base Salary

$60k - $93k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and architect scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot for provider-domain workflows.
  • Develop, refactor, and optimize secure backend services, data models, database queries, and service interactions.
  • Translate provider-domain requirements into technical designs for claims, eligibility, and provider lifecycle processes.
  • Lead internal and external system integrations with APIs, data exchange, error handling, and security policies.
  • Define unit, integration, and contract testing strategies with quality engineering teams.
  • Investigate production issues using logs, metrics, and distributed tracing and implement sustainable fixes.
  • Promote automated builds, containerization, and continuous delivery practices.
  • Mentor engineers on microservices architecture, Java design patterns, Spring Boot configuration, and clean coding.
  • Document technical designs, service interfaces, and deployment procedures.
  • Collaborate with product, operations, compliance, support, and other stakeholders on regulatory and user-experience goals.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of hands-on experience designing and developing enterprise microservices with Java and Spring Boot.
  • Strong understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful API design, and backend engineering principles.
  • Experience with relational or NoSQL databases, messaging systems, and enterprise integrations.
  • Proficiency with build tools, testing frameworks, version control, and automated delivery pipelines.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues using monitoring, log analysis, tracing, and performance tuning.
  • Strong communication, technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Preferred experience with healthcare provider operations such as onboarding, credentialing, directory management, claims, eligibility, and provider lifecycle processes.
  • Preferred experience developing and operating solutions in hybrid-cloud environments and introducing practices that reduce incidents and accelerate delivery.

Benefits

  • Hybrid position in Hartford, CT, requiring attendance at a client or Cognizant office; working arrangements may change based on project and business 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.
  • Eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, subject to individual and company performance.

Tech Stack

JavaSpring Boot
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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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