Full Stack Software Developer

Cognizant; Plano, Fort Worth (TX, TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Cognizant seeks a Full Stack Software Developer to build scalable, reactive web apps using Java, Spring Reactive, and React JS. You will design APIs, implement microservices, and deliver robust UIs in a collaborative, Agile environment.

Ideal candidates have strong Java fundamentals, React knowledge, and experience with Git, Docker, and cloud platforms. Relocation to Plano, TX is required where the Cognizant office is located.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field
• Strong foundation in Java and OOP
• Exposure to Spring Boot and Reactive Programming
• Basic understanding of React JS, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Familiarity with REST APIs
• Good problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience with GitHub Copilot or Cursor
• Knowledge of Git, Docker, and CI/CD tools
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies

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, dynamic, and accessible user interfaces using React JS
• Write clean, modular, and well-documented code
• Create and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
• Participate in peer code reviews
• Debug and resolve issues across the stack
• Use Git for version control and collaborate via GitHub or GitLab
• Work with CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Docker is a plus
• Collaborate with designers, QA engineers, and backend developers
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• Maintain technical documentation
• Provide regular updates on progress

Skills

Java

OOP

Spring Boot

Reactive Programming

React JS

REST APIs

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Agile/Scrum

GitHub Copilot or Cursor

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field

Tools

GitHub

GitHub Actions

GitLab

CI/CD tooling

Docker

Job description

Job Title: Full Stack Software Developer

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 or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field
• Strong foundation in Java and OOP
• Exposure to Spring Boot and Reactive Programming
• Basic understanding of React JS, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Familiarity with REST APIs
• Good problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience with GitHub Copilot or Cursor
• Knowledge of Git, Docker, and CI/CD tools
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies

Location

New hires will be hired at the Cognizant office in Plano, TX, 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 October 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 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

• 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.