About the Role
As a Senior Java Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and optimizing enterprise applications that support critical business operations. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, product owners, quality engineering teams, operations teams, and fellow developers to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing software solutions.
**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, develop, and support scalable microservices and enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and RESTful web services.
- Build clean, maintainable, and reusable code while adhering to engineering best practices and coding standards.
- Optimize application performance, database interactions, and system reliability across enterprise platforms.
- Perform code reviews, mentor junior developers, and champion software quality through automated testing and continuous integration practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver business-critical solutions and continuously improve development processes.
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 2-3 days per week in a Cognizant or client office in New York City, New York. 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 are 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
- 8+ years of software engineering experience developing enterprise applications using Java technologies.
- Strong expertise in Core Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture, REST APIs, Data Structures, and Algorithms.
- Experience working with Oracle, MySQL, and PL/SQL databases, including performance tuning and optimization.
- Proficiency with JUnit, Mockito, automated testing frameworks, and maintaining high code coverage standards.
- Experience with Git, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development lifecycle practices.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex application issues and perform root-cause analysis in production environments.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a hybrid and cross-functional team environment.
These Will Help You Stand Out
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Knowledge of gRPC, Netty, and distributed systems architectures.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Understanding of secure coding practices, authentication, authorization, and enterprise security standards.
- Experience mentoring developers and driving engineering best practices.
- Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer certification.
- Spring Professional Certification.
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.
Salary and Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until August 14, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $70,000 - $115,000, 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, and Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Plan and Contributions
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ : CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif : améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus : cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
Renseignments suppplémentaires sur l'emploi
Les informations sur la rémunération sont exactes à la date de publication. Cognizant se réserve le droit de modifier ces informations à tout moment, conformément aux lois applicables.
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