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Sr. Software Engineer B2

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Job Summary

Sr Software Engineer B2 role focused on designing developing and optimizing secure enterprise applications using Spring Boot and Core Java in a hybrid work model. The role involves collaborating with cross functional teams improving code quality and delivering scalable services that support critical retail banking platforms enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency across the organization.


Responsibilities

  • Design and develop robust backend services using Spring Boot and Core Java to support highly scalable enterprise applications in a hybrid work model
  • Implement clean modular and reusable code to ensure long term maintainability and ease of enhancement for critical business applications
  • Optimize application performance by profiling code identifying bottlenecks and implementing tuning strategies for consistent response times
  • Collaborate with product owners business analysts and quality engineers to translate user requirements into well defined technical solutions
  • Review code contributions from peers to ensure adherence to coding standards secure coding practices and performance guidelines
  • Create and maintain unit tests integration tests and regression suites to ensure strong test coverage and reliable deployments
  • Integrate backend services with databases message brokers and external systems to enable secure data exchange and seamless workflows
  • Troubleshoot complex production issues by analyzing logs replicating scenarios and implementing resilient fixes to minimize service disruption
  • Document system designs technical decisions and deployment procedures to support knowledge sharing and operational excellence
  • Collaborate closely with DevOps teams to enable smooth continuous integration and deployment pipelines for Spring Boot based services
  • Apply secure coding practices and compliance guidelines especially when working with financial or customer sensitive data in retail banking contexts
  • Engage with stakeholders to refine technical debt priorities and guide incremental improvements that enhance stability and user satisfaction
  • Mentor junior engineers by sharing best practices in Core Java Spring Boot and modern engineering patterns to uplift overall team capability

    • Qualifications

  • Possess strong hands on experience in Core Java and Spring Boot with a proven track record of building enterprise grade applications
  • Demonstrate practical understanding of microservices architecture RESTful APIs and integration patterns relevant to large scale systems
  • Exhibit familiarity with relational databases and query optimization to design efficient and reliable data access layers for backend services
  • Bring awareness of retail banking processes channels and products which helps in understanding domain requirements and user journeys
  • Show experience working in agile environments using tools for task tracking code review and collaborative development in hybrid setups
  • Display proficiency in writing automated tests and using build tools that support continuous integration and reliable delivery pipelines

    • Certifications Required

    Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer or equivalent enterprise Java certification is preferred

    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.

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