Java AWS Architect

Cognizant; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) Plan

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant seeks a Senior Java AWS Architect to design and deliver scalable, secure enterprise applications using Java and AWS. You will collaborate with Product, UX, DevOps, and development teams to build modern cloud-native solutions from the ground up.

3 days/week hybrid work in Atlanta, GA or Raleigh, NC, with opportunities to mentor engineers and drive architecture decisions across teams. Strong focus on RESTful APIs, CI/CD, and security best practices.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience designing and developing enterprise applications.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Security.
• Extensive experience architecting and implementing cloud-based solutions on AWS.
• Proven ability to lead architecture decisions across teams.
• Strong SQL and database design expertise.
• Deep experience designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Swagger/OpenAPI documentation and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with SonarQube, Veracode, and related quality/security tools.
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices, testing, and DevOps.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop enterprise applications with Java and AWS.
• Design and implement cloud-native, scalable, secure solutions on AWS.
• Lead technical design discussions and guide engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs with Swagger/OpenAPI documentation.
• Collaborate with Product/UX/Design to build authentication solutions.
• Write high-quality, testable code enabling CI/CD and DevOps initiatives.
• Build/maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines; leverage SonarQube and Veracode.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards (GitFlow).
• Optimize performance, reliability, and maintainability of apps.
• Mentor developers and provide technical leadership across lifecycle.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Spring Security

AWS

REST APIs

SQL

Architecture leadership

DevOps practices

CI/CD

Cloud-native design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field

Tools

Swagger/OpenAPI

GitLab CI/CD

SonarQube

Veracode

Job description

About The Role

As a

• Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for this role now or in the future.

About The Role

As a Java AWS Architect, you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise applications using Java and AWS technologies. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with Product, UX, Design, DevOps, and development teams to build enterprise authentication solutions and modern cloud-native applications from the ground up.

• Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for this role now or in the future.

In This Role, You Will

• Architect, design, and develop enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Security.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and cloud-native solutions on AWS.
• Lead technical design discussions and guide engineering teams on architecture and development best practices.
• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs, including API documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Partner with Product, UX, and Design teams to build enterprise authentication and authorization applications from scratch.
• Develop high-quality, testable code with strong unit testing practices to support CI/CD and DevOps initiatives.
• Build and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines leveraging tools such as SonarQube and Veracode.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and promote GitFlow development processes.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Mentor developers and provide technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle.

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Atlanta, Georgia or Raleigh, North Carolina.

Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Need To Have To Be Considered

• 12+ years of experience designing and developing enterprise applications.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Security.
• Extensive experience architecting and implementing cloud-based solutions on AWS.
• Proven ability to make architecture decisions and provide technical leadership across teams.
• Strong SQL and database design expertise.
• Deep experience designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Experience implementing and managing Swagger/OpenAPI documentation.
• Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience using SonarQube, Veracode, and related code quality and security tools.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, code reviews, testing, and DevOps methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience building enterprise authentication, identity, and access management solutions.
• AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Developer.
• Experience with microservices and distributed system architectures.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Salary And Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position depends 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

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.