Senior Java Developer - Hybrid
Important Disclaimers:
**Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.**
**Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future**
In this role, you will:
- Design and implement effective Analytics solutions and models that are deployed in Cloud platforms (Azure/GCP).
- Examine business requirements and provide solutions. Interact with TPM, Tech Lead and should be able to lead the conversation.
- Build the application based on business requirement by following Industry coding standards along with writing unit testcases and meeting or exceed coverage % defined by the project.
- Make sure the features built are successfully tested and deployed to production.
- Implement proper monitoring solutions that are recommended by the Client.
- Understand and document the design and service specifications that are built for the application. Guidance to developers in preparing functional/technical specs.
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Work model: Hybrid
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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Sunnyvale, CA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
What you need to have to be considered:
- 8-10+ years of experience in Advanced Java, Spring, Spring boot, Spring JPA, any Cloud Platform (Azure is +).
- Strong Experience in Kafka or any Messaging Queue
- Hands on experience or Knowledge in designing Large Scale application/High Volume experience would be good
- Great exposure to Cloud platform & Agile scrum environment.
- Good experience with CICD Pipelines, Kubernetes etc.,
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until 9/30/2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $46K – 93,500K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
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.
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.










