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Senior Backend Engineer - SQL Spring Boot Microservices
A Senior Backend Engineer - SQL Spring Boot Microservices role involves designing developing and optimizing software solutions using SQL Spring Boot Microservices and Spring Framework. With a hybrid work model and day shift the candidate will contribute to scalable and efficient software systems that align with business goals.
Cognizant's Application Delivery If you're like us, you've got big ideas. At Cognizant, we're exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new value-by connecting people with things, insights and experiences. Cognizant digital engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for sustainable innovation.
Location: Minneapolis-MN
Experience Required: 10+ years
You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Cognizant will not sponsor work authorization for this role.
Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality software solutions using SQL Spring Boot Microservices and Spring Framework to meet business requirements and ensure system efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze technical challenges and propose effective solutions that align with organizational objectives.
• Implement robust and scalable microservices architecture to ensure seamless integration and communication between different system components.
• Optimize database queries and ensure efficient data management using SQL to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Design and develop APIs and services that adhere to industry standards and best practices ensuring secure and efficient data exchange.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging software applications to identify and resolve issues ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior team members fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to incorporate innovative solutions into software development processes.
• Ensure compliance with coding standards security protocols and organizational policies throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality and maintain consistency across projects.
• Document technical specifications system designs and development processes to ensure clear communication and knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline deployment processes and ensure smooth operation of software systems in production environments.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development methodologies and practices to enhance team productivity and project outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate expertise in SQL for efficient database management and optimization.
• Exhibit strong proficiency in Spring Boot and Spring Framework for developing scalable and maintainable applications.
• Possess hands-on experience in designing and implementing microservices architecture for distributed systems.
• Showcase ability to troubleshoot and debug complex software issues effectively.
• Display excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a hybrid work model.
• Have a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions within deadlines.
• Show adaptability to learn and implement new technologies as required by project demands.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical challenges.
• Exhibit familiarity with Agile development methodologies for efficient project execution.
• Possess a minimum of 14 years of relevant experience in software development.
• Display commitment to maintaining high standards of code quality and system performance.
• Showcase ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks while contributing to team goals.

Certifications Required
Certified Spring Professional Microsoft SQL Server Certification.
Why Choose Cognizant?
It takes a lot to succeed in today's fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams! We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry-recognized, award-winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your skillsets fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies.
Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passion-for our clients (fortune 100 companies), our communities, and our organization. It's the defining attribute that we look for in our people.
If you love ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you!
About Cognizant Application Delivery Well-designed, software transcends digital technology, going beyond the fulfillment of basic requirements to focus instead on human needs. Within Cognizant Digital Engineering, we help clients develop software products that transform human insights into tangible, production-ready digital solutions. We also work with our clients to scale their native cloud applications. Using insights from the lived experiences of our consumers, we seamlessly replace traditional service strategies with engaging, precise, and direct digital applications. Designing phenomenal software is vital to success in the digital economy-and we understand that a human-centric approach is key to this design.
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About usCognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
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