Senior Java Developer

Cognizant; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

401(k) plan

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Java Developer to lead backend development with Spring Boot Microservices. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, code quality, and architectural input. Hybrid work model with client or Cognizant office attendance is expected.

Ideal candidates have 6–10 years of software development experience, strong Java expertise, and a commitment to continuous learning and quality delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Spring boot Microservices and Java for full stack development.
• Commerce Full Stack Engineering with focus on Java technologies.
• 6–10 years of software development experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in hybrid work model and day shift.
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software applications using Spring boot Microservices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of components.
• Implement best practices to improve performance and scalability.
• Provide mentorship to junior developers.
• Oversee code reviews and ensure coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Optimize application performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Participate in architectural discussions to drive innovation.
• Ensure solutions align with business goals and document codebases.
• Engage in continuous learning and gather requirements from stakeholders.

Skills

Spring boot Microservices

Java

Hybrid work experience

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Java Developer

As a Java Backend Developer, you will make an impact as the primary point of contact for all Java domain-related queries and issues. You will be a valued member of the team and work collaboratively with management, team members and client.

In this role, you will:

• Design and develop robust software applications using Spring boot Microservices to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software components.
• Implement best practices in software development to enhance performance and scalability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers to foster skill development.
• Oversee code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to maintain system reliability.
• Optimize application performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions.
• Participate in architectural discussions to drive innovation and efficiency in software design.
• Ensure software solutions are aligned with business goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for software applications.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Contribute to the improvement of development processes and methodologies.

Work model:

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2- 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in

What you must have to be considered:

• Possess a strong proficiency in Spring boot Microservices and Java for full stack development.
• Demonstrate expertise in Commerce Full Stack Engineering with a focus on Java technologies.
• Have a minimum of 6 years of experience in software development with a maximum of 10 years.
• Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Show capability to work effectively in a hybrid work model and day shift environment.
• Display strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 10/23/2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $ 95,000– $ 115,000 CAD 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.