Senior Java Engineer - Cloud & Spring (Hybrid)

Cognizant Technology Solutions; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services company is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The ideal candidate should possess 8 to 16 years of experience and has expertise in AWS, SQL, Spring Boot, Java, JavaScript, and MySQL. Responsibilities include developing high-quality software solutions, collaborating with teams, and mentoring junior developers. This role offers a hybrid work model and the opportunity to thrive in an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of AWS services and architecture.
• Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, and Spring MVC.
• Extensive experience with SQL and MySQL databases.
• Expertise in JavaScript and frontend development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Able to work effectively in a hybrid work model.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior developers.
• Track record of delivering high-quality software solutions on time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality software solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring MVC.
• Design and implement scalable and efficient applications on AWS.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in JavaScript and SQL.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Participate in agile development processes and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute unit tests to ensure code quality.
• Document software designs and code for future reference.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.

Skills

Spring MVC

JavaScript

MySQL

Java

Spring Boot

SQL

AWS

Kafka

Kubernetes

PostgresSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field

Tools

Kafka Streams

RabbitMQ

Datadog

Grafana

MongoDB

DynamoDB

Kerberos

JWT

HashiCorp Vault

Job description

A leading global professional services company is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The ideal candidate should possess 8 to 16 years of experience and has expertise in AWS, SQL, Spring Boot, Java, JavaScript, and MySQL. Responsibilities include developing high-quality software solutions, collaborating with teams, and mentoring junior developers. This role offers a hybrid work model and the opportunity to thrive in an inclusive workplace.