About the Role
As a Senior Java Full Stack Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and implementing scalable enterprise applications that support critical business initiatives. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, product managers, business stakeholders, and fellow developers to deliver high-quality software solutions that drive business value.
In This Role, You Will:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, React JS, JavaScript, SQL, and Azure technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, design technical solutions, and deliver business-critical applications.
- Develop and support microservices-based architectures and event-driven systems that enable high-performance and resilient applications.
- Build and optimize RESTful APIs, database solutions, and application integrations to support enterprise platforms.
- Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance to team members, and promote engineering best practices.
- Troubleshoot complex application issues and implement performance tuning and optimization strategies.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Ensure application security, data protection, and adherence to enterprise development standards.
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 3 days a week in a client office in Chicago, Illinois. 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.
Work Authorization
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
What You Need to Have to Be Considered
- 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience in Java application development.
- Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices Architecture.
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing Event-Driven Architecture (EDA).
- Experience building scalable, highly available, and distributed enterprise applications.
- Proficiency in RESTful APIs, Kafka, messaging frameworks, and microservices best practices.
- Experience with React JS, JavaScript, and modern front-end development practices.
- Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning skills.
- Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments.
These Will Help You Stand Out
- Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and cloud-native application development.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated deployment frameworks.
- Experience working within Banking and Financial Services environments.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience mentoring junior developers and contributing to engineering excellence initiatives.
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 is between $68,422 - $114,000 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.
The compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits programs at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Benefits
Applications will be accepted until, October 21, 2026.
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Wellbeing and Wellness Programs
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), where applicable
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.
