Senior Java Full Stack Engineer - 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:
- Contributes to design, development, and implementation of backend services and web applications.
- Writes clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established engineering practices.
- Participates in technical design discussions and collaborates with senior engineers and architects.
- Works closely with frontend developers to integrate backend services with UI components.
- Supports troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization of applications.
- Breaks down user stories into technical tasks and delivers within agreed timelines.
- Collaborates effectively in Agile teams with product owners, QA, and other developers.
Location: New York - NY USA
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 New York - NY. 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:
- Strong Java fundamentals (Java 21 preferred) including core concepts (collections, concurrency, memory management).
- Solid experience with Spring Framework (Spring 4+) and Spring Boot 3.x.
- Experience building and consuming REST APIs.
- Good knowledge of React (version 17) and integration with backend services.
- Strong understanding of web application architecture and client-server communication.
- Experience with SQL and relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL).
- Proficiency with version control (Git) and build tools (Maven/Gradle).
- Strong focus on clean code, unit testing, and code reviews.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until 9/15/2026.
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.
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: 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.
- Accommodations: 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.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: 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.
- Inclusion: 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.
