Cognizant

Java Backend Developer

Cognizant
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8 hours ago
Sunnyvale, CA, USASenior / Staff+

Base Salary

$90k - $102k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end design and development of modular commerce applications using Java and Spring Boot microservices.
  • Drive microservice architecture decisions focused on scalability, reliability, maintainability, and performance.
  • Develop reusable server-side code, domain models, business logic, and enterprise integrations.
  • Coordinate backend services, frontend interfaces, and data flows for full-stack commerce experiences.
  • Optimize application performance through profiling, database tuning, and service communication improvements.
  • Configure and extend APIs and integration components for secure data exchange.
  • Apply secure coding, input validation, access control, and data protection practices.
  • Guide build, testing, and deployment steps for reliable continuous delivery.
  • Collaborate with product owners, architects, testers, and developers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers through reviews, design discussions, and pair programming.
  • Coordinate defect analysis, root-cause investigation, corrective actions, and release support.
  • Document technical designs, service contracts, and operational runbooks.

Requirements

  • 8–12 years of professional software development experience, including substantial enterprise Java application work.
  • Deep hands-on expertise with Spring Boot microservices, including service design, dependency management, configuration, and enterprise integration.
  • Advanced Core Java and framework skills for robust, maintainable, object-oriented components.
  • Experience with commerce full-stack engineering integrating backend services, frontend layers, and data stores.
  • Knowledge of relational or NoSQL databases, query optimization, and transaction handling.
  • Understanding of unit, integration, and automated regression testing strategies.
  • Familiarity with version-control workflows, branching, and code review processes.
  • Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Hybrid work model in Sunnyvale, California, with no travel requirements.
  • Annual salary of $90,000/Year to $102,000/Year, plus eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards.
  • Visa transfer or sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Tech Stack

JavaSpring Boot

Categories

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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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