Cognizant

Sr. Developer (Java / Spring Boot / Cloud) - 70206172

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29 days ago
Hopkins, MN, USASenior

Base Salary

$90k - $103k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop scalable microservices and cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Kubernetes, and GraphQL.
  • Build secure, high-performance APIs and integration services supporting enterprise business capabilities and digital transformation.
  • Use LLM concepts, prompt engineering, and Microsoft GitHub Copilot to improve development efficiency and solution quality.
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, observability frameworks, and deployment automation.
  • Collaborate with architects, product owners, DevOps engineers, business stakeholders, and developers to deliver reliable software.
  • Mentor team members and promote cloud-native, AI-assisted development, secure coding, and engineering best practices.

Requirements

  • 6–10 years of experience in enterprise application development.
  • Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud.
  • Hands-on experience designing and deploying microservices-based applications.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Istio, API Gateway, GraphQL, Jenkins, JavaScript, PL/SQL, and NoSQL databases.
  • Practical experience with GitHub Copilot, prompt engineering, or LLM-based development concepts.
  • Knowledge of software architecture, secure coding, performance optimization, analytical troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
  • Preferred qualifications include GRC domain experience, cloud-native observability and service mesh knowledge, AI-powered developer productivity experience, and Kubernetes Certified Application Developer or Certified Java Developer credentials.
  • Preferred certifications may be replaced by equivalent cloud-native and enterprise development credentials.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work requiring three or more days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Hopkins, MN, or Irving, TX; the role is not eligible for remote work.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off.
  • 401(k) plan with contributions.
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program based on performance and plan terms.

Tech Stack

GraphQLIstioJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesSpring 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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