Cognizant
Posted 3w ago

Senior Java Developer / Java Backend Engineer - Onsite

Cognizant
United States
HybridFull Time
Responsibilities
  • designing applications
  • developing services
  • mentoring developers
Requirements
  • 8+ years building advanced Java enterprise applications using Spring
  • Strong Java fundamentals
  • Database experience
  • CI/version control familiarity
  • Secure coding, and mentoring ability
Technical tools mentioned
JavaSpring

Job description

 

Job Summary

Lead Developer role focused on advanced Java delivery in a hybrid work model driving high quality enterprise applications and technical solutions. The role requires eight to twelve years of experience designing scalable systems mentoring team members and ensuring robust software performance for global business outcomes while contributing to secure and efficient digital services that positively impact customers and society.


 

Responsibilities

  • Design robust advanced Java applications that address complex business requirements while ensuring scalability security and maintainability in a hybrid work setting
  • Develop high performance backend services using advanced Java frameworks that optimize transaction processing and system responsiveness for global users
  • Guide solution design discussions by translating business problems into clear technical approaches grounded in advanced Java best practices and enterprise patterns
  • Implement clean modular code structures that simplify future enhancements integration tasks and defect resolution across distributed systems
  • Coordinate with product owners architects and testers to align advanced Java features with roadmap objectives quality criteria and regulatory expectations
  • Review code produced by other developers to ensure conformity with advanced Java standards unit test coverage targets and secure coding guidelines
  • Optimize application performance by profiling advanced Java services fine tuning resource usage and eliminating bottlenecks in data and network flows
  • Document technical designs data flows and integration points in clear artifacts that support maintainability onboarding and operational troubleshooting
  • Collaborate with operations teams to support smooth deployments environment readiness and runtime monitoring for advanced Java components
  • Resolve complex production issues by analyzing logs tracing data paths and applying structured debugging techniques that minimize business disruption
  • Mentor junior developers by explaining advanced Java concepts sharing reusable patterns and promoting disciplined engineering practices for sustainable delivery
  • Coordinate with hybrid team members to plan tasks track progress and manage dependencies ensuring predictable releases within day shift schedules
  • Align advanced Java solutions with company goals to deliver secure efficient digital experiences that improve customer satisfaction and contribute to broader societal trust in technology


 

Qualifications

  • Demonstrate eight to twelve years of progressive software development experience focused on advanced Java enterprise solutions and real world production systems
  • Apply strong proficiency in core Java object oriented design multithreading collections and exception handling to create stable and efficient services
  • Use deep experience with advanced Java frameworks such as Spring and related components to build modular microservice oriented architectures that integrate with diverse platforms
  • Leverage solid knowledge of relational databases and structured query design to implement reliable persistence layers and data access logic for critical business entities
  • Bring hands on experience with build tools version control and continuous integration practices that support repeatable and high quality delivery in hybrid environments
  • Show familiarity with secure coding principles authentication patterns and data protection concepts that strengthen resilience and compliance of Java applications
  • Employ clear communication collaboration and problem solving abilities to work effectively across cross functional teams while respecting hybrid work expectations and day shift constraints

 


 

Certifications Required

Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer or equivalent advanced Java certification preferred


Cognizant US Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions in the US, please send an email with your request to [email protected]

About Cognizant

Provides global information technology and business process outsourcing services.

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