Senior Java FSE with Angular (Hybrid)

Cognizant; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Halifax, NS is seeking a Senior Java FSE with Angular for a hybrid work arrangement. You will design, develop, and maintain full stack web applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular, while building robust RESTful APIs and reusable UI components.

The role requires strong Java and Angular expertise, experience with microservices and CI/CD, and a collaborative, Agile mindset. Hybrid work includes 3 days in the Halifax office with flexibility when possible.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Java (8/11/17+)
• Experience with Spring Framework / Spring Boot / Spring MVC / Spring Security
• RESTful API design and development
• Experience with Hibernate/JPA and relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar)
• Familiarity with microservices architecture
• Strong hands-on experience with Angular (Angular 17+)
• Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3
• Experience with RxJS, NgRx or other state management libraries
• Experience consuming REST APIs from Angular applications
• Understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
• Experience with Git and version control workflows
• Familiarity with build tools (Maven/Gradle) and package managers (npm/yarn)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar)
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack web applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular
• Build RESTful APIs and integrate them with front-end components
• Develop responsive, reusable, and maintainable UI components using Angular (latest versions preferred-17+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle: requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support
• Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, QA, and DevOps teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests (JUnit, Jasmine/Karma)
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues as needed
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements

Skills

Java

Angular

Spring Framework

RESTful API design

Microservices

Frontend technologies

Git & CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Testing

Problem solving

Tools

Maven/Gradle

Jenkins

Docker

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Senior Java FSE with Angular (Hybrid)

At Cognizant, leadership transcends titles and is embodied in actions and behaviors. We empower our leaders at every level to drive business strategy, inspire teams, uphold our values, and foster an inclusive culture.

In this role, you will

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack web applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular
• Build RESTful APIs and integrate them with front-end components
• Develop responsive, reusable, and maintainable UI components using Angular (latest versions preferred-17+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle: requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support
• Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, QA, and DevOps teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests (JUnit, Jasmine/Karma)
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues as needed
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements

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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Halifax - NS CAN. 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.

What you need to have to be considered

Backend:

• Strong hands-on experience with Java (8/11/17+)
• Experience with Spring Framework / Spring Boot / Spring MVC / Spring Security
• RESTful API design and development
• Experience with Hibernate/JPA and relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar)
• Familiarity with microservices architecture

Frontend:

• Strong hands-on experience with Angular (Angular 17+)
• Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3
• Experience with RxJS, NgRx, or other state management libraries (preferred)
• Experience consuming REST APIs from Angular applications
• Understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility

General:

• Experience with Git and version control workflows
• Familiarity with build tools (Maven/Gradle) and package managers (npm/yarn)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar)
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus)
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

These will help you stand out

• Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration
• Exposure to message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, Jasmine, Karma, Jest)
• Experience with API gateways and service mesh

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Total compensation

We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $60,300 – $117,500 (CAD) per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.