Full Stack Software Developer

Cognizant; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan and contributions

Paid holidays and PTO

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant in the United States is seeking a Software Developer to join a collaborative team building scalable, reactive web applications using modern full-stack technologies. You’ll be mentored by experienced professionals and contribute to real-world deliverables while continuously learning and growing.

This role emphasizes development, testing, DevOps, and collaboration in Agile teams. You will design RESTful APIs, build React UIs, and participate in code reviews, CI/CD, and tech talks to stay

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, IS, Data Eng, or related field.
• Strong Java and OOP fundamentals.
• Experience with Spring Boot and reactive programming.
• Basic React, HTML, CSS, JS understanding.
• Familiarity with REST APIs.
• Good problem solving and communication skills.
• Experience with GitHub Copilot or Cursor.
• Knowledge of Git, Docker, and CI/CD tools.
• Cloud exposure: 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, accessible user interfaces with React JS.
• Write clean, modular, well-documented code.
• Create and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Collaborate in Agile teams and participate in ceremonies.
• Provide regular updates and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Java

OOP

React JS

REST APIs

Agile/Scrum

Git

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS or related

Tools

Spring Boot

Reactive Programming

Docker

CI/CD tools

AWS/Azure/GCP

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

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 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 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 Summer (June, July, or August) 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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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.

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

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 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.