Full stack engineer, Morris Plains, New Jersey, United States

As a Fullstack Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and maintaining scalable enterprise applications using Java technologies and modern backend frameworks. You will be a valued member of the application development team and work collaboratively with architects, business analysts, product owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality enterprise solutions.

In This Role, You Will:

Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications using Java 7/8, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
Lead the development and implementation of application components, microservices, REST APIs, and backend services following established SDLC practices.
Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical designs, specifications, and development activities.
Develop high-quality, reusable, and maintainable code utilizing coding standards, design patterns, and industry best practices.
Leverage Java 8 functional programming capabilities, including Lambda expressions, Streams API, and Optional classes, to enhance application performance and code quality.
Collaborate with architects, business analysts, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
Perform code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior developers.
Participate in performance tuning, troubleshooting, debugging, and production support activities.
Ensure application security, reliability, scalability, and compliance with organizational standards.
Support automated build and deployment processes through CI/CD pipelines and version control systems.

Work Model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. 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 and may change based on business and client requirements.

What You Need to Have to Be Considered

Strong hands-on experience with Java 7/8 development.
Experience developing applications using Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
Proven experience building REST APIs, microservices, and backend services.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and application design principles.
Experience utilizing Java 8 functional programming features, including Lambda expressions, Streams API, and Optional classes.
Knowledge of code reviews, debugging, troubleshooting, and application performance tuning.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems.
Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Strong collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional team environments.

These Will Help You Stand Out

Experience leading development teams and providing technical mentorship.
Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture and design patterns.
Demonstrated ability to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable applications.
Experience working in Agile development environments.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with architects, product owners, and business stakeholders.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Applications will be accepted until: 9/30/2026

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $54,000pa - $71,000pa 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.

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.

À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ : CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif : améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus : cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.

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