Java Backend Developer

Cognizant; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Cognizant in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an experienced Java Developer to lead end-to-end design and development of commerce applications using Java and Spring Boot Microservices. You will drive architecture choices, ensure secure scalable solutions, and collaborate with product and engineering teams across hybrid environments.

The role requires 8+ years of enterprise Java experience, a strong command of full stack concepts, and a proven ability to deliver reliable software in a collaborative

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development on enterprise Java applications.
• Deep hands-on Spring Boot Microservices experience and design.
• Strong core Java skills and modern coding standards.
• Commerce full stack engineering covering backend, frontend, and data stores.
• Experience with relational/NoSQL databases and performance tuning.
• Testing strategies including unit/integration tests and regression tests.
• Familiarity with version control workflows and code reviews.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and development of modular commerce applications using Java and Springboot Microservices.
• Drive microservice architecture decisions for loose coupling, independently deployable services.
• Implement clean server-side code with focus on domain models and integration patterns.
• Coordinate full stack development across backend and frontend interfaces.
• Optimize performance by profiling, tuning DB interactions and service communication.
• Configure RESTful APIs and integration components for secure data exchange.
• Apply secure coding practices and data protection measures.
• Guide CI/CD pipelines for frequent, reliable releases in hybrid day shift.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, testers, and developers.
• Mentor less experienced engineers through code reviews and design discussions.
• Coordinate defect analysis and resolution post-release and document runbooks.
• Engage in hybrid ceremonies to maintain transparency and delivery commitments.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Full stack

REST APIs

Unit testing

CI/CD

Git

Architecture decisions

Job description

Serve as a lead developer for hybrid work model projects delivering robust commerce applications using Java Springboot Microservices and full stack engineering practices guiding end to end solution design development and deployment for scalable secure and maintainable digital products that enhance customer experiences and support core enterprise objectives in a collaborative environment.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

Role: Java Developer

Location: Sunnyvale, CA.

Experience: 8+ years

Salary And Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $90,000/Year to $102,000/Year depending on the experience and other qualifications of the candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, 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

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead end to end design and development of modular commerce applications using Java and Springboot Microservices to deliver scalable and resilient digital solutions that align with enterprise standards and customer needs.
• Drive microservice architecture decisions to ensure services are loosely coupled independently deployable and optimized for reliability maintainability and performance across hybrid environments.
• Implement clean well structured and reusable server side code with strong focus on domain models business logic and integration patterns that support complex commerce workflows.
• Coordinate full stack development activities across backend services and frontend interfaces to ensure seamless user journeys consistent data flows and intuitive interaction patterns.
• Optimize application performance by profiling critical paths tuning database interactions and refining service communication strategies to reduce latency and improve throughput.
• Configure and extend RESTful APIs and related integration components so that internal and external systems can exchange data securely and efficiently for commerce transactions.
• Apply secure coding practices input validation access control and data protection measures to safeguard sensitive information and comply with regulatory and organizational security requirements.
• Guide continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines by defining build test and deployment steps that enable frequent reliable releases within the hybrid day shift operating model.
• Collaborate closely with product owners architects testers and other developers to clarify requirements refine user stories and translate business goals into technical solutions that deliver measurable value.
• Mentor less experienced engineers through code reviews design discussions and pair programming sessions to uplift overall team capabilities and promote consistent engineering practices.
• Coordinate defect analysis and resolution activities during development and after release ensuring root cause identification corrective actions and proactive prevention of recurring issues.
• Document technical designs service contracts and operational runbooks in a clear and accessible manner so that teams can efficiently support enhance and troubleshoot the commerce platform.
• Engage in hybrid collaboration ceremonies such as daily standups planning refinement and retrospectives to maintain transparency manage dependencies and uphold delivery commitments without travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate professional experience of eight to twelve years in software development with significant time spent on enterprise grade projects involving Java based applications.
• Show deep hands on expertise with Springboot Microservices including service design dependency management configuration management and integration with other enterprise components.
• Apply advanced skills in core Java and related frameworks to build robust object oriented components that are testable maintainable and aligned with modern coding standards.
• Display proven experience in commerce full stack engineering where backend services frontend layers and data stores are integrated to support end to end transaction flows.
• Use practical knowledge of relational or NoSQL databases query optimization and transaction handling to maintain data consistency and high performance in commerce scenarios.
• Employ strong understanding of testing strategies including unit tests integration tests and automated regression tests to achieve high quality deliverables and stable releases.
• Leverage familiarity with modern version control workflows branching strategies and code review processes to support collaborative development in a hybrid work setting.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders using clear language and structured updates that support informed decision making and inclusive teamwork.