29 days ago
Hopkins, MN, USASenior / Staff+
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 initiatives.
- Apply 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 and promote cloud-native and AI-assisted development 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-based CI/CD pipelines, NoSQL databases, PL/SQL, and JavaScript.
- Practical experience with Microsoft GitHub Copilot, prompt engineering, or LLM-based development concepts.
- Understanding of software architecture, secure coding practices, performance optimization, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
- Preferred qualifications include GRC experience, cloud-native observability and service mesh knowledge, AI-powered developer productivity experience, and Kubernetes Certified Application Developer or Certified Java Developer certification.
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.
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About Cognizant
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.