Full Stack Software Developer

Cognizant; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is hiring a Software Developer to join a collaborative team building scalable web applications using modern full-stack technologies. You will be mentored and contribute to real-world deliverables while continuously learning.

The role covers backend, frontend, testing, and DevOps tasks across Agile teams, with relocation flexibility within nationwide Cognizant offices. You will design APIs, implement reactive microservices, and ensure quality through tests and peer reviews, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Strong Java application development skills with ReactJS and Spring framework.
• Experience in cloud computing such as Azure, OpenShift and AWS, etc.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and agile practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full-stack web applications using Java, Spring Reactive, and React JS.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and reactive microservices.
• Build responsive, accessible user interfaces and write clean, documented code.
• Create unit, integration, and end-to-end tests; participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate in Agile teams and contribute to CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Document technical work and provide progress updates.

Skills

Java

Spring Reactive

React JS

RESTful APIs

Reactive microservices

Unit & integration testing

Agile practices

Problem solving

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science / Information Systems / Data Engineering

Tools

GitHub

GitLab

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)

OpenShift

Job description

Position Overview

As a Software Developer, you will be part of a collaborative team building scalable, reactive web applications using modern full-stack technologies. You’ll be mentored by experienced professionals and expected to contribute to real-world deliverables while continuously learning and growing.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Engineering:

• Develop and maintain full-stack web applications using Java, Spring Reactive, and React JS
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and reactive microservices
• Build responsive, dynamic, and accessible user interfaces using React JS
• Write clean, modular, and well-documented code.

Testing & Quality Assurance:

• Create and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
• Participate in peer code reviews
• Debug and resolve issues across the stack.

DevOps & Tooling:

• Use Git for version control and collaborate via GitHub or GitLab
• Work with CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Docker is a plus

Learning & Innovation:

• Explore and utilize AI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot or Cursor
• Stay updated with emerging technologies
• Participate in tech talks, workshops, and hackathons

Collaboration & Agile Practices:

• Work in Agile teams and participate in ceremonies
• Collaborate with designers, QA engineers, and backend developers
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain technical documentation
• Provide regular updates on progress

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field
• Candidate should possess strong Java application development skills (e.g., Core Java technologies, React JavasScript, & Spring framework)
• Demonstrated experiences in cloud computing such as Azure OpenShift and AWS, etc.
• Understanding of software development methodologies
• Self-motivated individuals with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the passion and appetite to learn newer technologies
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills; actively participates in team meetings discussions and be a specialist in Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns
• Ability to work collaboratively with global project teams

Location

New hires will be hired at the Cognizant and/or client offices across nationwide, where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area. While we attempt to honor candidate location preferences, business needs and position availability will determine final location assignment.

Start Date

New hires will start in September 2026 . While we will attempt to honor candidate start date preferences, business need and position availability will determine final start date assignment. Exact start date will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is $65,000.00 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.

Why Choose Us?

Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities. Our associate’s diverse backgrounds offer multifaceted perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients.

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 hourly rate, 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.

Work Authorization

Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role.

Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.