About the role
As a Senior Java Developer, you will make an impact by designing and developing scalable enterprise applications that support smart grid and utilities operations. You will work collaboratively with development, architecture, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing solutions using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Kubernetes, and modern development practices.
*Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for this role now or in the future.*
In this role, you will:
- Design and develop scalable enterprise applications and microservices using Core Java, J2EE, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and REST web services.
- Provide hands-on technical guidance while contributing to coding, application design, testing, security, and development best practices.
- Build and support containerized applications using Kubernetes, focusing on scalability, availability, and consistent deployment across environments.
- Collaborate with utilities stakeholders, architecture, and infrastructure teams to translate smart grid operational requirements into reliable technical solutions and integrations.
- Drive application quality and performance through code reviews, automated testing, performance optimization, production troubleshooting, CI/CD practices, and effective use of Microsoft GitHub Copilot.
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 a week in a client or Cognizant office in Tucson, Arizona. 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
- 7+ years of experience designing and developing enterprise applications using Core Java and J2EE.
- Strong hands-on experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, microservices, and REST web services.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including containerized application deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management.
- Experience developing secure, scalable, and high-performing enterprise applications, including code reviews, testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
- Experience within the smart grid or utilities domain, with knowledge of areas such as grid monitoring, outage management, demand response, meter management, or utility operations.
These will help you stand out
- Experience using Microsoft GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted development tools to improve development productivity and code quality.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated quality checks, and modern source-control practices.
- Knowledge of utility integrations involving grid monitoring, billing, customer platforms, asset management, or regulatory reporting.
- Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer certification.
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification or an equivalent cloud-native credential.
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
The annual salary for this position depends 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
À savoir avant de postuler
- Autorisation de travail: Cognizant ne prendra en considération que les candidats à ce poste qui sont légalement autorisés à travailler au Canada sans avoir besoin d'un parrainage de l'employeur, aujourd'hui ou à l'avenir.
- Mesures d’adaptation: Si vous avez un handicap qui nécessite des mesures d’adaptation raisonnable pour effectuer une recherche d’emploi ou poser une candidature, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [email protected] avec votre demande et vos coordonnées.
- L’IA dans notre processus de recrutement: Nous utilisons des outils d'intelligence artificielle (IA) pour trier et évaluer les candidatures efficacement. Notre équipe examine ensuite les candidatures et décide qui passe à l’étape suivante.
- Poste à pourvoir: Sauf indication contraire, ce poste est actuellement vacant et nous cherchons à le pourvoir.
- Exigences linguistiques: Nous demandons à tous les candidats de posséder une connaissance de base de l’anglais afin de faciliter les communications internes. Pour les postes au Québec, la capacité à communiquer efficacement en anglais est requise car vous fournirez des services à et collaborerez avec des parties prenantes anglophones situées hors de la province.
- Inclusion: Cognizant est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. Votre candidature et votre dossier ne seront pas examinés en fonction de la race, de la couleur, du sexe, de la religion, des croyances, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité de genre, de l'origine nationale, du handicap, des renseignements génétiques, de la grossesse, du statut d'ancien combattant ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par les lois fédérales, provinciales ou locales.
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.
