As a Senior Cloud Application Engineer (Spring Boot & Databricks), you’ll make an impact by designing, developing, and optimizing cloud-native solutions that power the Bank’s Treasury Analytics Group. This team is central to managing market risk, including interest rate and foreign exchange for retail portfolios, delivering data-driven insights and enabling transparency and profitability through scalable platforms. You'll contribute to multifaceted, high-impact systems that directly support real-time financial strategies. As part of a forward-thinking team that encourages innovation and continuous learning. You will be a valued member of our Internet of Things (IoT) Practice and work collaboratively with our Senior Project Coordinator.
In this role, you will
- Design and build robust cloud-native applications using Spring Boot and Gradle, with development in IntelliJ.
- Engineer scalable data pipelines within Data Lakehouse architectures, bringing to bear Spark Databricks for data processing.
- Automate and manage system operations using Python, Linux shell, or PowerShell scripting.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies using Jenkins, GitHub, and Nexus.
- Coordinate with product owners, analysts, and architects using Jira and Confluence to deliver high-impact solutions.
- Ensure solutions prioritize security, observability, and performance, incorporating standard methodologies in monitoring and system design.
What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)
- A proven track record of 5 or more years of backend development with Spring Boot, ideally in enterprise or cloud-native environments.
- Expert working with Data Lakehouse and processing frameworks like Spark Databricks.
- Proficiency in Python scripting and system automation with Linux or PowerShell.
- Outstanding expertise with new DevOps technologies such as Gradle, Nexus, Jenkins, and GitHub.
- Collaborative approach in encouraging the use of Confluence and Jira in Agile environments.
What will help you stand out (preferred skills)
- Outstanding experience with Azure SQL, ASE, or other cloud-based databases.
- Detailed knowledge with Azure Functions, Event Hub, or HashiCorp Vault.
- Top-tier experience with observability tools like Datadog and scheduling workflows using Autosys.
At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you'd be beneficial to this role.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Working arrangements
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 to 3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
Post closing date
Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2025.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000+ associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.