We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer with deep hands-on expertise in Java, multithreading, Spring Boot, and RESTful API development, along with strong exposure to event-driven architectures, cloud platforms, and enterprise-grade application design. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of building scalable, secure, and high-performance web and backend systems in a fast-paced environment.
What you will do
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, resilient, and high-performance applications
- Lead technical design discussions and drive adoption of best coding and architectural practices
- Take full ownership of end-to-end feature delivery (from design through deployment and production support)
- Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
- Identify performance bottlenecks and implement scalability and optimization improvements
- Conduct code reviews, enforce standards, and mentor junior engineers
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and product stakeholders
- Proactively address security and code quality issues (SonarQube, Veracode, etc.)
What we expect
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in backend development, with strong expertise in Spring Boot
Proficiency in:
- Java (8+) and Multithreading
- Spring Boot, Spring Security
- REST APIs and Microservices architecture
- Event streaming platforms (Kafka preferred)
- Strong experience designing and delivering public-facing and enterprise-grade applications
At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We encourage you to apply if you have most of the skills above and feel like you are strongly suited for this role.
Consider what transferable 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.
Salary and Other Compensation:
We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $ 69,750– $ 110,500 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
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 3-4 days a week in a client office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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.
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.
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.
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.
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