GenAI Java Backend Engineer (Spring Boot, Azure)

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 62,000 - 99,000; 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 Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking a Java Developer (GenAI) to build scalable, cloud-native enterprise applications. You will leverage Java, Spring Boot, and microservices with AI-assisted tools like Codex and Claude to accelerate delivery and improve quality.

You will collaborate with architects, product owners, and engineers to design secure, high-performance solutions across the SDLC, aligning AI-driven workflows with enterprise requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices architecture.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Apache Kafka, and SQL.
• Codex is mandatory for AI-assisted development.
• Ability to design, build, and integrate AI agents into AIDLC workflows.
• Knowledge of Claude or similar LLM-based tools and GenAI principles.

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 with Apache Kafka.
• Create and optimize backend services and data-driven applications using SQL.
• Leverage Codex and other AI tools to accelerate coding, testing, and documentation.
• Design, develop, and integrate AI agents to automate SDLC processes.
• Collaborate with architects and product teams to deliver scalable, secure software.
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Azure

Kafka

SQL

Codex

Claude

GenAI

AI Agents

AIDLC

Job description

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking a Java Developer (GenAI) to build scalable, cloud-native enterprise applications. You will leverage Java, Spring Boot, and microservices with AI-assisted tools like Codex and Claude to accelerate delivery and improve quality.

You will collaborate with architects, product owners, and engineers to design secure, high-performance solutions across the SDLC, aligning AI-driven workflows with enterprise requirements.