Senior Java Backend Engineer

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Cognizant · 1 week ago

Senior Java Backend Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Java Backend Engineer to build and support scalable enterprise applications. The role focuses on Java, microservices, event-driven systems, databases, cloud platforms, containerization, production support, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingIndustrialInformation TechnologySoftwareAgentic AIIndustrial AutomationSoftware Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications using Java 11/17/21, J2EE, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture, adhering to coding standards and best practices

Develop and support event-driven applications using Apache Kafka, including producer/consumer implementations, message processing, error handling, monitoring, and performance tuning

Design and optimize database solutions using Hibernate/JPA and Advanced SQL, including data modeling, query optimization, indexing strategies, performance tuning, and troubleshooting complex database issues

Diagnose and resolve production issues through detailed root cause analysis and implement long-term, sustainable fixes

Build, deploy, and manage applications on Azure, AWS, and/or GCP and Develop, deploy, and support containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes

Utilize Gen AI tools such as GitHub Copilot to accelerate development, improve code quality, support debugging, create unit tests, perform code reviews, and enhance overall engineering productivity

Collaborate effectively with architects, product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, resolve complex production issues, and ensure successful project delivery

Qualification

JavaJ2EESpring BootMicroservices ArchitectureApache KafkaHibernate/JPAAdvanced SQLMicrosoft AzureAWSGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)DockerKubernetesStakeholder Management

Required

Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Strong hands-on development experience in **Java 11/17/21, J2EE, Spring Boot, and Microservices** architecture, with proven expertise in designing and developing scalable enterprise applications

Proven experience designing and developing large-scale, high performance microservices architectures

Hands-on expertise in **Apache Kafka** for event-driven architectures, messaging, asynchronous processing, and distributed system integration

Strong knowledge of **Hibernate/JPA and Advanced SQL**, including database design, query optimization, performance tuning, and data modeling

Deep expertise advanced SQL and practical experience with **cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)**

Experience with **Docker and Kubernetes, deploying and managing containerized applications** in enterprise environments and Solid understanding of

**CI/CD pipelines**, with experience troubleshooting build failures, test errors, and deployment issues

Hands-on experience with **Gen AI tools** such as GitHub Copilot, leveraging AI-assisted development for coding, debugging, code reviews, testing, and productivity improvements

Candidate must possess strong coding, debugging, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently on complex technical challenges

Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and technical teams

Benefits

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

Hybrid work model

Remote position open to qualified applicants in US

Various wellbeing programs

Company

Cognizant

Glassdoor

3.8

Full-stack AI solutions and technology services for enterprises.

Founded in 1994

Teaneck, New Jersey, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.cognizant.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$0.24M

Key Investors

Summit Financial Wealth Advisors

2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity

2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity

• $0.24M

1998-06-19IPO

Leadership Team

Ravi Kumar S

Chief Executive Officer

Anil Cheriyan

CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology

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