Remote Senior Java Engineer - Spring Boot & Microservices

Cognizant; Halifax; Remote; CAD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and lead the delivery of scalable Java-based applications. You will work with cross-functional teams to build reliable backend solutions that support business-critical applications.

The role emphasizes RESTful APIs, microservices, Spring Boot, and modern backend practices, with remote work options and a focus on high-quality, scalable software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of overall experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Core Java and Java 8 or above.
• Experience developing applications using Spring Boot and the Spring Framework.
• Good understanding of microservices architecture and backend application design.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs.
• Working knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL databases such as Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar.
• Experience using Git and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar technologies.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in Agile or Scrum delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Java-based applications using modern backend frameworks and engineering best practices.
• Develop, integrate, and support RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot and related Java technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support solution design, technical planning, development, testing, and deployment activities.
• Participate in system design discussions, code reviews, performance tuning, debugging, and production issue resolution.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline, release management, and deployment activities while ensuring high-quality deliverables aligned with coding standards.

Skills

Core Java

Java 8+

Spring Boot

Spring Framework

Microservices

REST APIs

Git

Jenkins

CI/CD

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and lead the delivery of scalable Java-based applications. You will work with cross-functional teams to build reliable backend solutions that support business-critical applications.

The role emphasizes RESTful APIs, microservices, Spring Boot, and modern backend practices, with remote work options and a focus on high-quality, scalable software.