GenAI Java Backend Engineer – Cloud-Native Microservices

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 62,000 - 99,000; 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 Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking a Java Developer (GenAI) to design, develop, and maintain enterprise Java applications and microservices, integrating AI capabilities into the SDLC. The role emphasizes scalable backend systems, cloud-native deployment on Azure, and AI-assisted coding with Codex and Claude.

Work will be in a remote US-based setting, collaborating with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performance software.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Experience with Azure, Kafka, and SQL.
• Hands-on with Codex and Claude for AI-assisted development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Java applications, REST APIs, and microservices using Spring Boot.
• Build and support cloud-native solutions deployed on Microsoft Azure.
• Develop and maintain event-driven integrations and distributed systems utilizing Apache Kafka.
• Create and optimize backend services and data-driven applications using SQL and modern software engineering best practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Azure

Kafka

SQL

Codex

Claude/GenAI

Tools

Codex

Claude

Job description

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking a Java Developer (GenAI) to design, develop, and maintain enterprise Java applications and microservices, integrating AI capabilities into the SDLC. The role emphasizes scalable backend systems, cloud-native deployment on Azure, and AI-assisted coding with Codex and Claude.

Work will be in a remote US-based setting, collaborating with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performance software.