About the role
As a Senior Java Full Stack Developer, you will make an impact by designing and developing secure, scalable, and high-performance applications using Java and Spring Boot. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and collaborate with product, QA, DevOps, and UX teams to deliver reliable, end-to-end solutions.
In this role, you will:
- Lead, design, and develop scalable applications using Java and Spring Boot.
- Build and maintain microservices-based systems that emphasize reliability, resilience, and observability.
- Design and optimize Oracle database schemas, SQL queries, stored procedures, and performance.
- Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven solutions using Kafka.
- Collaborate with product, QA, DevOps, and UX teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote engineering best practices.
- Troubleshoot production issues and improve application performance, stability, and maintainability.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automation initiatives to streamline delivery and deployment.
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 three days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Plano, Texas, and two days remotely.
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.
What you need to have to be considered
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in backend or full-stack Java development.
- Expert-level proficiency in Java, with strong experience using Spring Boot and the broader Spring ecosystem.
- Deep understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, Kafka, and distributed systems.
- Strong experience with Oracle databases, including SQL, PL/SQL, schema design, and performance tuning.
- Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and application-development best practices.
- Experience using Git and CI/CD tools to support software development and deployment.
- Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills.
These will help you stand out
- Experience with cloud-based application development and containerized environments.
- Familiarity with application monitoring, logging, tracing, and observability tools.
- Experience with automated testing and deployment practices.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor developers and contribute to technical design decisions.
- Experience developing highly available enterprise applications.
Applications will be accepted until September 13, 2026.
Compensation
The annual salary for this position is $61,000 to $112,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan.
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.
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.
Información adicional de empleo
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