Senior Java Developer

Cognizant; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Java Developer with 9+ years of experience to architect, design, and deliver enterprise-scale Java applications. You will lead technical design discussions, drive scalable architectures, and mentor engineering teams to ensure secure and high-performance software solutions.

Responsibilities include defining end-to-end architecture, implementing best practices, guiding cloud modernization, and collaborating with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical

Qualifications

• Proven Java/J2EE expertise with Spring Boot/Spring Framework
• Experience designing enterprise-scale systems and architecture
• Experience with microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems
• Strong DB skills (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• CI/CD, DevOps practices, and application security awareness
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership abilities

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end architecture for large-scale Java enterprise apps
• Lead architectural discussions and provide guidance to teams
• Design scalable, secure systems using modern Java tech
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Establish coding standards and architectural governance
• Conduct architecture and code reviews, performance tuning
• Drive cloud adoption and modernization efforts
• Mentor developers and technical leads on design patterns

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring Boot

Spring Framework

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

DevOps

Security

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Jenkins

Job description

Job Title: Senior Java Developer
Experience: Minimum 9+ Years
Location: Chennai

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer with 9+ years of expertise in designing, developing, and architecting enterprise-scale applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining technical architecture, driving solution design, ensuring application scalability and security, and leading engineering teams in delivering high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement end-to-end architecture for large-scale Java-based enterprise applications.
• Lead technical design discussions and provide architectural guidance to development teams.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performance systems using modern Java technologies and frameworks.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Establish best practices, coding standards, and architectural governance across projects.
• Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and performance tuning activities.
• Drive cloud adoption and modernization initiatives where applicable.
• Mentor developers and technical leads on architecture, design patterns, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure solutions adhere to security, compliance, and reliability standards.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Java/J2EE technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Microservices Architecture, and RESTful APIs.
• Strong knowledge of system design, architecture patterns, and distributed systems.
• Experience with databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and application security.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.