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Junior Java Microservices Developer Jobs in Kearny, NJ

Junior Java Developer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Training & development Role:- Jr Java Developer Location:- Toronto Canada Candidates with career Gap Can also applicable. - * Minimum 4 years' of experience with Java 7/8, J2EE, Eclipse or similar ...

Junior Java Developer

Hoboken, NJ · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Training & development Role:- Jr Java Developer Location:- Toronto Canada Candidates with career Gap Can also applicable. - * Minimum 4 years' of experience with Java 7/8, J2EE, Eclipse or similar ...

Junior Java Developer

New York, NY · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Training & development Role:- Jr Java Developer Location:- Toronto Canada Candidates with career Gap Can also applicable. - * Minimum 4 years' of experience with Java 7/8, J2EE, Eclipse or similar ...

The candidate should be aware of the full SDLC life cycle and aware of best practices of software engineering Skills Must have * 15+ years of experience * strong expertise in Java microservices * a ...

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Java Backend Developer (Spring boot/Microservices) - 70286151

New York, NY • On-site

$55.25 - $71.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Cognizant rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 87 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

59th of 72 rated business consultants


Job description

About the role
As a Java Backend Developer, you will make an impact by leading the design, development, and delivery of scalable backend solutions using Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud-native engineering practices. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with product owners, business stakeholders, architects, engineering teams, and dependent technology teams to translate requirements into effective technical solutions.
In this role, you will:
  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable Java backend solutions using Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and cloud-native engineering practices.

  • Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, architects, and dependent technology teams to define requirements, discuss solution design, and support effective integration across systems.

  • Provide technical guidance on application architecture, enterprise integration patterns, deployment standards, coding practices, and platform best practices.

  • Drive application modernization by improving system scalability, reliability, performance, observability, security, and operational efficiency.

  • Ensure solutions align with enterprise technology standards, security requirements, quality expectations, production support needs, and project timelines.

What you need to have to be considered
  • Strong hands-on Java backend development experience, including expertise in Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and REST API development.

  • Demonstrated ability to participate in application design discussions and collaborate with architects and dependent technology teams on solution dependencies and integrations.

  • Solid understanding of cloud-native engineering, distributed systems, enterprise integration patterns, application scalability, and performance tuning.

  • Experience with observability, logging, monitoring, security standards, troubleshooting, and production support in enterprise environments.

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business and technical requirements into practical, high-quality solutions.

These will help you stand out
  • Exposure to React or other UI technologies and experience supporting front-end and backend integration.

  • Experience with DevOps practices, deployment automation, and CI/CD pipelines.

  • Hands-on experience developing or deploying applications in AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

  • Familiarity with AI-enabled engineering tools that support software development and developer productivity.

  • Relevant technical certifications in Java, cloud technologies, microservices, DevOps, or related disciplines.

Work model
Hybrid, New York, NY
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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in New York, NY. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
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.
Please note: This role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
Salary and Other Compensation
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.
Benefits
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

  • 401(k) plan and contributions

  • Long-term and short-term disability

  • 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.
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.
Additional employment information
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.

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