Job Summary:
Cognizant is a leading company in digital engineering, helping industry leaders innovate and reinvent their business models. They are seeking a Senior Java Backend Engineer to develop high-performing, scalable enterprise applications and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver valuable software solutions.
Responsibilities:
• Architect, design, and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and maintain microservices-based systems, ensuring reliability, resilience, and observability
• Develop and optimize database schemas, SQL queries, and PL/SQL procedures in Oracle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, DevOps, UX) to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and enforce engineering best practices
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive continuous improvements in system performance and stability
• Contribute to and enhance CI/CD pipelines and automation for efficient development and deployment
Qualifications:
Required:
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in backend or full-stack Java development
• Expert-level proficiency in Java (Java 8 or higher)
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems
• Strong expertise in Oracle databases, including SQL, PL/SQL, performance tuning, and schema design
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD tools
Preferred:
• Experience with Apache Kafka (event-driven architecture)
• Exposure to Spring WebFlux (reactive programming)
• Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
Company:
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Founded in 1994, the company is headquartered in Teaneck, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.