We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Spring Boot Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Java J2EE, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and cloud-native development, along with a mandatory AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification. This role requires collaboration across business and technology teams to deliver innovative, enterprise-grade solutions.
In this role, you will:
· Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend applications using Java J2EE and Spring Boot frameworks.
· Build, enhance, and support RESTful APIs and microservices architectures to enable seamless integration with internal and external systems.
· Collaborate with product owners, architects, business analysts, and development teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
· Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code while adhering to coding standards and best practices.
· Perform unit testing, integration testing, troubleshooting, and debugging to ensure application stability and quality.
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 Plano, Tx. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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.
Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.
What you need to have to be considered
· AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (Mandatory).
· Minimum 12+ years of hands-on experience in Java/J2EE application development.
· Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security, and related Spring ecosystem technologies.
· Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and design principles.
· Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and working with JSON/XML payloads.
· Strong experience with Microservices Architecture and distributed systems.
· Hands-on experience with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and ORM frameworks including Hibernate/JPA.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $ 81,337 to $ 163,000 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.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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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