Senior Full Stack Developer

Cognizant; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Senior Full Stack Developer in Toronto. Responsibilities include designing scalable applications and implementing microservices solutions. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in Java, Spring, and modern cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on experience in Java and Spring technologies.
• Strong expertise in Microservices architecture and scalable applications.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms like Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain high-performance applications using Java and Spring.
• Implement microservices solutions and optimize database interactions.
• Lead technical discussions and collaborate with multi-functional teams.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Microservices

Kafka

MYSQL

Angular

DevOps

RESTful APIs

Tools

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Full Stack Developer

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer with 12+ years of expertise in crafting and developing scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate should have deep knowledge of Java, Spring boot, Spring Securities, Restful APIs, MYSQL, Agile, Azure, Microservices, Kafka, MQ and Angular

In this role, you will

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and secure applications using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• Architect and implement microservices-based solutions ensuring flawless integration across distributed systems.
• Work with SQL Server to craft database schemas, optimize queries, and ensure data integrity.
• Implement messaging solutions using JMS and Kafka to enable reliable asynchronous communication between services.
• Develop and maintain React-based frontend applications, ensuring flawless user experiences.
• Drive cloud-based deployment strategies and CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and delivery.
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and security while following best coding practices.
• Lead technical discussions, code reviews, and mentoring sessions to improve team efficiency.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to define software requirements, architecture, and development roadmaps.

What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)

• Overall 12+ years of hands-on experience in Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot and Spring Securities.
• Strong expertise in Microservices architecture, Kafka and MQ building scalable distributed applications.
• Proficiency in MYSQL Server for database design, stored procedures, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Proven understanding of RESTful APIs and authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, etc.)
• Proficiency in Angular for developing multifaceted frontend applications.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms Azure.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficient in software architecture, design patterns, and standard processes.
• Experience in unit testing, integration testing, and automation frameworks.

At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We encourage you to apply if you have most of the skills above and feel like you are strongly suited for this role. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you’d be beneficial to this role.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Working arrangements

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 2-3 days a week in a client office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.