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Sr. Java Dev (Hybrid)

Cognizant North America
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, New York, Buffalo
Mar 29, 2025

Senior Java Developer (Hybrid)

Digital Engineering Practice:

At Cognizant Digital Engineering, a small multi-functional team comprised of a Product Manager, an Architect, Full-Stack Developers, UI/UX designers and Big Data analysts builds higher quality software faster siloed individuals working independently. Small, forward-thinking engineering teams generate collective empathy and comradery, thus increasing their ability to anticipate unforeseen development scope changes and maintain high quality work you're doing. Across our US Studio system or within client development sites, our Digital Engineering teams ideate and develop innovative cloud-based solutions following a Lean-Agile process with DevOps culture. Working in Cognizant Digital Engineering provides DevOps engineers consistent opportunities to push digital boundaries while growing their exposure to transformational technologies.

The Role:

Cognizant is looking for an experienced and innovative Senior Java Developer to serve our diverse base of global clients. As a member of our team, you will build innovative, cloud-based software that powers modern business. An ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in a diverse, collaborative, geographically distributed team. Similarly, the ideal candidate is an expert engineer who values the "team", drives continuous improvement and is unafraid to challenge the legacy status quo with creative cloud-based solutions.

Location: Buffalo, NY. Work Authorization
  • Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Spring.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
  • Implement and maintain microservices architectures that are scalable, reliable, and efficient.
  • Optimize application performance, focusing on speed and scalability.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, following best practices for software development.
  • Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with the team.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner, ensuring the stability and reliability of the backend systems.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our systems.
Qualifications:
  • 8-12 years of experience in Java 17 - 21 programming & Spring Framework.
  • Experience with RESTful services, Oracle databases, and microservices architecture.
  • Strong hands on experience in developing SQL , Store Procedures.
  • Strong understanding of version control systems like Git , Maven
  • Experience with unit testing and test-driven development.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure) is a plus.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Good understanding of Shell scripting
  • Have prior experience of working in Actimize ( Financial Crime ) , preferably SAM (Suspicious Activity Monitoring) area.
Must-Have Skills:
  • Java Programming: Expert level knowledge in Java 17 - 21 language, and its application in backend development, ecosystem and best practices.
  • Spring Framework: Proficient in Spring, including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data. Proficiency in using Spring for dependency injection, transaction management, and other enterprise-level functionalities.
  • RESTful Services: Skilled in designing, develop and implementing robust RESTful APIs.
  • Oracle SQL: Strong experience in working with relational databases and writing efficient SQL queries / Store procedures.
  • Microservices: Experience in developing and maintaining microservices architectures, deployment, scaling, and monitoring.
  • Unix : Shell Scripting
Soft Skills:
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
  • Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to evaluate system performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to coding and system design, ensuring high quality and performance.
  • Time Management: Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Should have very good communication skill and should be able to assess and analyze work with Client independently

Applications will be accepted until April 28 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $81,337 - $141,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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/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

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.

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 training to keep your abilities 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, are excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you!

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