About the role
As a Java Full Stack, you will make an impact by leading the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale applications while driving collaboration between onsite and offshore teams. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work closely with product owners, architects, business stakeholders, and cross-functional delivery teams to ensure successful execution of key initiatives.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and drive end-to-end delivery of application features across distributed onsite and offshore teams.
- Participate in client engagements, including PI Planning, release planning, sprint ceremonies, and technical discussions.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based applications using modern cloud-native technologies.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to development teams while ensuring engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with client objectives.
Work model
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 attendance in a client or Cognizant office as needed. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
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.
What you need to have to be considered
- 9+ years of experience in software engineering with strong expertise in Java application development.
- Hands-on experience with Java 8, Spring Boot, Angular 7+, and JavaScript.
- Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs and JSON-based services.
- Strong expertise in Terraform scripting and Infrastructure as Code practices.
- Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using frameworks such as JUnit 5, Mockito, Karma, and Jasmine.
- Experience working with DevOps tools including GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and SonarQube.
- Hands-on experience with Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure Event Hub, and cloud-native architectures.
- Experience with Kafka event streaming and distributed messaging platforms.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage deliverables, and coordinate across offshore and onsite resources.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with client-facing experience.
These will help you stand out
- Experience leading Agile delivery teams in large-scale enterprise environments.
- Experience participating in PI Planning and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) ceremonies.
- Knowledge of cloud architecture, microservices, and event-driven systems.
- Experience optimizing CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
- Strong mentoring skills with a passion for developing engineering talent.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role
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.
