Cognizant

Senior Java Backend Engineer - Remote

Cognizant
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11 hours ago
Sunnyvale, CA, USASenior

Base Salary

$60k - $117k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications using Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
  • Develop and support Apache Kafka producer and consumer applications, including message processing, error handling, monitoring, and performance tuning.
  • Design and optimize database solutions using Hibernate/JPA and advanced SQL, including data modeling, indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning.
  • Diagnose production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes.
  • Build, deploy, and manage applications on Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Deploy and support containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Use GitHub Copilot and other generative AI tools for coding, debugging, testing, code reviews, and engineering productivity.
  • Collaborate with architects, product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver projects and resolve complex technical issues.

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience with Java 11/17/21, J2EE, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
  • Proven experience designing and developing large-scale, high-performance microservices architectures.
  • Hands-on expertise with Apache Kafka for event-driven architectures, messaging, asynchronous processing, and distributed system integration.
  • Strong knowledge of Hibernate/JPA, advanced SQL, database design, query optimization, performance tuning, and data modeling.
  • Practical experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Experience deploying and managing containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience troubleshooting CI/CD pipeline build failures, test errors, and deployment issues.
  • Hands-on experience with generative AI tools such as GitHub Copilot for coding, debugging, code reviews, testing, and productivity improvements.
  • Strong coding, debugging, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

  • Remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States, with possible in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations depending on project or client needs.
  • 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 based on performance and applicable plan terms.
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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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