Full Time/Contract, 25% Remote PA / NJ / NY Java Software Engineer

COGENT Infotech; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Infotech in the United States is seeking a Java Software Engineer to design, build and scale cloud-native microservices. You will work on RESTful APIs, Spring Boot backends and front-end components in React or Angular for full-stack roles.

Join a high-performance team responsible for distributed systems on AWS/Azure/GCP, with Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices. Relevant 2–12 years' experience required.

Qualifications

• 2–12 years of experience in Java development.
• Strong expertise in Core Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA.
• Experience with REST APIs, Microservices and Distributed Systems.
• Exposure to React or Angular (Full-Stack roles).
• Familiarity with Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Solid understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Preferred: Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis; OAuth2/JWT and CI/CD tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Spring Boot–based backend services and RESTful APIs
• Build and maintain microservices architectures and distributed systems
• Develop front-end applications using React or Angular (Full-Stack roles)
• Deploy and manage applications on AWS, Azure or GCP
• Work with Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate with product and QA teams to deliver scalable solutions

Skills

Core Java

Spring Boot

Hibernate/JPA

REST APIs

Microservices

Distributed Systems

SQL databases

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Oracle

React or Angular

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

API Gateway

Eureka/Consul

Terraform

Job description

About the Company

Join one of the world’s leading global organizations transforming the future of innovation and technology. As a Java Developer, you’ll play a key role in designing and building high-performance, cloud-native applications that support millions of users. From full-stack development to cloud architecture and IAM integration, this is your opportunity to make a global impact with next-gen systems. Whether you're a builder, problem-solver, or leader, this team values engineers who bring innovation, collaboration, and a passion for scale.

Job Title:

Java Software Engineer

Full-time on-site required

Summary

Build Scalable Systems with Modern Java! We’re looking for mid-level Java professionals (2–12 years’ experience) who are passionate about building high-performance, cloud-ready and micro services-based applications.

Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States that permits full-time employment for the duration of the position without requiring current or future employer sponsorship.

Primary Skills

Java, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Cloud, RESTful API Development, Microservices Architecture, Hibernate/JPA, SQL databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL and Oracle, Maven, Gradle, Git, React or Angular, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Docker, and cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform.

Secondary Skills

Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Kubernetes, Redis and caching technologies, CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions or GitLab CI, API Gateway, service discovery using Eureka or Consul, Terraform and Infrastructure as Code, unit testing using JUnit and Mockito, monitoring and logging using ELK or Splunk, AWS services, Azure services, GCP services, security and authentication, and production support.

What You’ll Do

Depending on the role, you will:

• Design and develop Spring Boot–based backend services and RESTful APIs
• Build and maintain microservices architectures and distributed systems
• Develop front-end applications using React or Angular (Full-Stack roles)
• Deploy and manage applications on AWS, Azure or GCP
• Work with Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate with product and QA teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions

What we’re looking for

• 2–12 years of experience in Java development
• Strong expertise in Core Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA
• Experience with REST APIs, Microservices and Distributed Systems
• Exposure to React or Angular (for Full-Stack roles)
• Familiarity with Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Solid understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis
• Knowledge of OAuth2, JWT and application security best practices
• Cloud or Java certifications
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab)

Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences.

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