About the role
We are looking for a motivated Junior Java Full Stack Developer (d/f/m) with good German communication skills to join our growing engineering team at an Insurance Client. The ideal candidate should have foundational full-stack development knowledge, a strong willingness to learn, and the ability to collaborate in a bilingual (German/English) environment. This role involves working on end-to-end application development, maintenance, and enhancement for enterprise systems.
In this role you will:
Backend Development
• Develop and maintain backend components using Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.
• Support integration with databases such as MySQL / PostgreSQL / Oracle.
• Assist in writing clean, maintainable, and testable code following coding standards.
• Participate in debugging, issue resolution, and performance tuning.
Frontend Development
• Build responsive web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks like Angular / React / Vue.js (basic knowledge acceptable).
• Collaborate with UI/UX teams to implement user interfaces and improve usability.
DevOps & Tools
• Use Git for version control and participate in code reviews.
• Work with CI/CD tools (Jenkins/GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps) under guidance.
• Learn and adopt containerization basics (Docker knowledge is a plus).
Collaboration & Communication
• Work closely with senior developers, testers, and business analysts.
• Communicate effectively with German-speaking stakeholders and team members.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives).
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 position is hybrid or remote and open to qualified applicants anywhere in Germany.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on client or project requirements.
What you need to have to be considered
• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in Java development.
· Basic knowledge of: Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs
· Frontend frameworks (Angular/React/Vue.js)
· Relational Databases (SQL)
· Familiarity with Git, Junit, and build tools such as Maven/Gradle.
· Understanding of software development principles (OOP, MVC, microservices basics).
· German language proficiency (language level B1 or above the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)) is mandatory.
· Good English communication skills.
These will help you stand out:
• Experience using AI such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude in daily development workflows
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, or CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
• Basic understanding of DevOps practices.
Personal Attributes:
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn.
• Team player with a proactive, responsible attitude.
• Ability to work in multicultural and multilingual environments.
• Attention to detail and passion for building high-quality software.
La Comunidad Cognizant:
Somos un equipo que se aprecia y apoya mutuamente. Nuestros asociados trabajan en un entorno colaborativo e integrador en el que todos pueden prosperar.
- Cognizant es una comunidad global con más de 300.000+ asociados en todo el mundo.
- No solo soñamos con un mundo mejor, sino que trabajamos para hacerlo realidad.
- Cuidamos de nuestros asociados, clientes, socios, comunidades y entorno haciendo lo correcto.
- Fomentamos un entorno innovador en el que puedes desarrollar tu carrera profesional.
Acerca de nosotros
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) es arquitecto de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que traduce la inversión en inteligencia artificial en valor empresarial real mediante soluciones de IA de stack completo adaptadas a cada cliente. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, los procesos y la ingeniería le permite integrar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan un impacto real en el negocio y mantienen a las grandes empresas globales un paso adelante en un mundo en constante cambio. Para más información, visita www.cognizant.es o síguenos en @cognizant.
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