Job Summary
Serve as a senior software engineer contributing to design development and optimization of scalable enterprise applications using Java Spring Boot React Js microservices and AWS in a hybrid work model while collaborating with cross functional teams to deliver secure high quality solutions that improve customer experience and create sustainable business value.
Responsibilities
Design and develop robust backend services using Java and Spring Boot to deliver reliable business capabilities that meet complex enterprise requirements and performance expectations.Implement and maintain microservices based architectures that promote scalability modularity and ease of deployment across multiple business domains and environments.Build responsive and accessible user interfaces with React Js to provide intuitive digital experiences that help customers complete their tasks efficiently and confidently.Integrate applications with AWS managed services to improve system resilience optimize cost and ensure secure handling of application data and workloads.Optimize service performance through efficient data access patterns thoughtful caching strategies and systematic profiling to reduce latency and improve throughput.Partner with product owners and business stakeholders to refine requirements clarify acceptance criteria and translate functional needs into clear technical designs.Collaborate with quality engineering peers to define test strategies support automated testing and quickly resolve defects to maintain a strong focus on product quality.Ensure secure coding practices in all components by addressing authentication authorization data protection and input validation to reduce security risks.Contribute to continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines by refining build processes and deployment workflows that support frequent and reliable releases.Review code from peers and provide constructive feedback that improves readability maintainability and adherence to agreed engineering standards.Mentor less experienced engineers through pairing documentation and knowledge sharing sessions that foster a culture of growth and technical excellence.Coordinate effectively with team members in the hybrid work model using clear communication timely updates and collaborative tools to keep work aligned and predictable.Document solution designs service contracts and operational runbooks in a clear and structured manner to support long term maintainability and incident readiness.
Qualifications
Demonstrate strong proficiency in Java programming with proven experience building production grade backend systems over several years of professional practice.Show deep hands on experience with Spring Boot including configuration dependency injection security and integration with data and messaging layers.Exhibit solid competency with React Js including component design state management and integration with backend APIs for creating dynamic single page applications.Bring practical experience designing and implementing microservices that communicate through restful or event driven patterns while managing service boundaries thoughtfully.Apply sound understanding of AWS services such as compute storage networking and monitoring to deploy and operate cloud native or cloud hosted applications.Display working knowledge of relational or NoSQL databases along with ability to design schemas and queries that balance performance and maintainability.Use industry standard tools for source control build automation and continuous integration to keep the delivery pipeline predictable and efficient.Communicate complex technical concepts in simple language to peers and non technical partners while maintaining a collaborative and inclusive working style.
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.
Additional employment information
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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, state or local laws.
