Java Backend Developer

Cognizant; Sunnyvale (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Disability insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant in Bentonville, AR seeks a flexible, hybrid Full Stack/SRE role focused on Spring boot Microservices and Java to stabilize platforms and improve observability. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver resilient software and drive production operations.

Ideal candidates have 6–10 years of Java software development experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a hybrid environment with client engagement on-site part of the week.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Spring boot Microservices and Java for full stack development.
• Expertise in Commerce Full Stack Engineering with focus on Java technologies.
• 6+ years of software development experience, up to 10 years.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Hybrid work capability and day shift readiness.
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to maintain reliability.
• Optimize application performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions.
• Participate in architectural discussions to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Ensure software solutions align with business goals.
• Develop and maintain documentation for applications.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay updated with industry trends.
• Gather requirements and translate into technical specifications.

Skills

Spring boot

Java

Commerce Full Stack

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking this role to support platform stability, reliability, automation, and production operations. This role will partner with cross-functional teams to improve resilient systems, troubleshoot production issues, strengthen observability, and apply site reliability engineering best practices.

In This Role, You Will

• , you will:
• · Design and develop robust software applications using Spring boot Microservices to meet business.

Work Model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position open to qualified applicants able to work in Bentonville, AR. 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 and may change based on business and client requirements.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. *Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

What You Need to Have to Be Considered

• 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.

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

• What you must have to be considered:
• Possess a strong proficiency in Spring boot Microservices and Java for full stack development.
• Demonstrate expertise in Commerce Full Stack Engineering with a focus on Java technologies.
• Have a minimum of 6 years of experience in software development with a maximum of 10 years.
• Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Show capability to work effectively in a hybrid work model and day shift environment.
• Display strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

These Will Help You Stand Out

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $55,00 - $75,000 depending 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

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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