We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build resilient enterprise services and web applications in a hybrid work environment. This role focuses on developing secure, scalable solutions using Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, SQL, and AWS. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cards and payments processing, optimize data flows, and improve customer and business partner experiences across the platform lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop robust backend services using Java and Spring Boot to support high-volume transaction processing and integrations
- Build clean, maintainable, and testable APIs and microservices following coding best practices
- Develop and optimize SQL / PL-SQL queries in MySQL to ensure performance, data integrity, and efficiency
- Create responsive and intuitive frontend components using JavaScript for business and operations workflows
- Configure and leverage AWS services (compute, storage, database, messaging) for scalable and cost-efficient deployments
- Develop automated unit, integration, and component tests and support CI/CD pipelines
- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to ensure engineering standards and continuous improvement
- Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive solutions
- Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and QA teams to refine requirements and deliver business value
- Create and maintain technical documentation, system designs, and architecture diagrams
- Apply secure coding practices and ensure compliance with payment and data security regulations
- Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in full stack development and cloud-native solutions
- Identify automation opportunities to improve build, deployment, and monitoring processes
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 6–9 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on backend or full-stack development
- Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot, including RESTful services and microservices architecture
- Advanced proficiency in SQL / PL-SQL and MySQL (query tuning, schema design, transactional systems)
- Hands-on experience with AWS services for application hosting, scalability, and monitoring
- Solid experience with JavaScript for web application development and API integration
- Experience in cards and payments domain (authorization, settlement, disputes)
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, best practices, and secure coding principles
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in high-volume transaction environments
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices
- Exposure to regulatory and compliance requirements in financial systems
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
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