Hybrid Java Backend Engineer - Spring Boot Microservices

Cognizant; Juneau (AK); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 is seeking a Java Backend Developer to design and develop robust software applications using Spring Boot microservices. This hybrid role requires a strong Java background and collaboration across teams in Sunnyvale, CA.

The candidate should have 6–10 years of software development experience, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Willingness to mentor juniors and participate in architectural discussions is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have strong proficiency in Spring Boot Microservices and Java for full stack development.
• Experience in Commerce Full Stack Engineering with a focus on Java technologies.
• 6–10 years of software development experience.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model and day shift.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust software applications using Spring Boot microservices to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software components.
• Implement best practices in software development to enhance performance and scalability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers to foster skill development.
• Oversee code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to maintain system reliability.
• Optimize application performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions.
• Participate in architectural discussions to drive innovation and efficiency in software design.
• Ensure software solutions are aligned with business goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for software applications.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Contribute to the improvement of development processes and methodologies.

Skills

Spring Boot

Java

Java microservices

Hybrid work

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Java Backend Developer to design and develop robust software applications using Spring Boot microservices. This hybrid role requires a strong Java background and collaboration across teams in Sunnyvale, CA.

The candidate should have 6–10 years of software development experience, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Willingness to mentor juniors and participate in architectural discussions is essential.