About the role
As a Senior Java Developer (J2EE/ SOAP/Struts/WebSphere), you will make an impact by designing and developing scalable backend services that power high-performance, customer-facing banking applications. You will be a valued member of an Agile engineering team and collaborate closely with product owners, architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable, and cloud-native solutions.
*Please note, this role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
In this role, you will:
- Design and develop robust microservices-based solutions using J2EE, SOAP, Struts, and WebSphere, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
- Write clean, efficient, and testable Java code (Java 8, 11, and 17) to implement business logic that is easy to understand, extend, and troubleshoot.
- Develop and optimize Spring Boot applications, including configuration management, data access layers, and security implementations.
- Build and maintain Kafka-based messaging integrations to support reliable, event-driven communication with proper message ordering, durability, and error handling.
- Create and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database interactions to support transactional workloads while ensuring data integrity and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Product) to deliver high-quality software solutions aligned with business requirements.
- Perform code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning to ensure application stability and efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to best practices in software development, including CI/CD, version control, and documentation standard
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 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 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.
- Strong experience in J2EE, SOAP, Struts, and WebSphere.
- Hands-on experience with Java (versions 8, 11, and 17) and solid understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
- Proven experience in developing microservices using Spring Boot.
- Experience with Apache Kafka or similar messaging frameworks for event-driven architectures.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases (e.g., Oracle, DB2, MySQL).
- Experience with RESTful APIs and web services development.
- Familiarity with build tools (Maven/Gradle) and version control systems (Git).
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, application deployment, and DevOps practices is a plus.
Canadian Pay Transparency Statement
We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $ 61,650 – $95,000 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.
Why Choose Cognizant?
It takes a lot to succeed in today’s fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams! We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry-recognized, award-winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical training courses to keep your skillsets fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies.
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.
Über Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) i ist ein Technologiedienstleister und Entwickler von KI-Lösungen. Wir schlagen die Brücke zwischen KI-Investitionen und echtem unternehmerischem Mehrwert, indem wir ganzheitliche Full-Stack-KI-Lösungen für unsere Kunden entwickeln. Mit unserer fundierten Branchen-, Prozess- und Engineering-Expertise integrieren wir die spezifischen Anforderungen von Unternehmen passgenau in Technologiesysteme. So entfalten wir das menschliche Potenzial, erzielen greifbare Ergebnisse und sichern globalen Unternehmen in einer sich rasant wandelnden Welt den entscheidenden Vorsprung. Erfahren Sie mehr unter cognizant.ai oder @cognizant.
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