We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build resilient enterprise services and web applications in a hybrid work environment. This role focuses on developing secure, scalable solutions using Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, SQL, and AWS. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cards and payments processing, optimize data flows, and improve customer and business partner experiences across the platform lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop robust backend services using Java and Spring Boot to support high-volume transaction processing and integrations
- Build clean, maintainable, and testable APIs and microservices following coding best practices
- Develop and optimize SQL / PL-SQL queries in MySQL to ensure performance, data integrity, and efficiency
- Create responsive and intuitive frontend components using JavaScript for business and operations workflows
- Configure and leverage AWS services (compute, storage, database, messaging) for scalable and cost-efficient deployments
- Develop automated unit, integration, and component tests and support CI/CD pipelines
- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to ensure engineering standards and continuous improvement
- Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive solutions
- Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and QA teams to refine requirements and deliver business value
- Create and maintain technical documentation, system designs, and architecture diagrams
- Apply secure coding practices and ensure compliance with payment and data security regulations
- Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in full stack development and cloud-native solutions
- Identify automation opportunities to improve build, deployment, and monitoring processes
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 6–9 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on backend or full-stack development
- Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot, including RESTful services and microservices architecture
- Advanced proficiency in SQL / PL-SQL and MySQL (query tuning, schema design, transactional systems)
- Hands-on experience with AWS services for application hosting, scalability, and monitoring
- Solid experience with JavaScript for web application development and API integration
- Experience in cards and payments domain (authorization, settlement, disputes)
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, best practices, and secure coding principles
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in high-volume transaction environments
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices
- Exposure to regulatory and compliance requirements in financial systems
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
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, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
