7 days ago
Pittsburgh, PA, USASenior
Base Salary
$68k - $114k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
- Build secure, reliable RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Develop and enhance user interfaces using Angular 17+/19+ and TypeScript.
- Implement data persistence solutions using JPA/Hibernate with relational and NoSQL databases.
- Design event-driven architectures and messaging solutions using Kafka and enterprise messaging technologies.
- Containerize applications with Docker and support CI/CD-driven deployment processes.
- Collaborate with architects, product owners, developers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
- Contribute to solution architecture, technical design decisions, AI-enabled development initiatives, and continuous improvement.
- Lead technical initiatives, mentor developers, and promote engineering best practices.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of experience developing enterprise applications using Java 17+.
- Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot, microservices, REST API development, JPA, and Hibernate.
- Experience developing modern front-end applications with Angular 17+/19+ and TypeScript.
- Deep understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and scalable application design.
- Experience with Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, database design, query optimization, performance tuning, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.
- Experience with Kafka, MQ, and event-driven architectures.
- Experience with Docker, Git, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with workflow orchestration platforms such as Camunda.
- Experience building and consuming REST and SOAP APIs.
- Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Preferred experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform; AI-driven application development; NoSQL databases; cloud-native architectures; automated and integration testing; debugging; Agile delivery environments; and DevOps and SRE practices.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement requiring work from a Cognizant or client office in Pittsburgh, PA; Lake Mary, FL; or Westborough, MA, subject to business and client 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 Program and 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.
- Applications accepted until September 30, 2026.
Tech Stack
AngularApache KafkaAWSAzureDockerGitGitHub ActionsGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaMicrosoft SQL ServerMySQLPostgreSQLSOAPSpring BootTypeScript
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About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value. We build full-stack AI solutions powered by deep industry, process and engineering expertise — embedding an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential and drive tangible outcomes. From strategy to deployment, we help global enterprises move from AI ambition to AI impact and stay ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai | Follow us @cognizant