Java Backend Engineer

Cognizant; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Sunnyvale, CA is hiring a seasoned Java/J2EE engineer to design and deliver scalable microservices. You will translate requirements into robust software, review design docs, and contribute to architecture decisions.

The role emphasizes unit testing, timely delivery, and collaboration with cross-functional teams and project managers to ensure quality hand-offs.

Qualifications

• Strong core Java and J2EE knowledge.
• In-depth understanding of Java Spring, Spring Boot applications.
• Hands-on knowledge of building large-scale microservices for highly scalable platforms.
• In-depth understanding of NoSQL database implementations like Cosmos or MongoDB.
• Strong knowledge of messaging systems like Kafka.
• Hands-on knowledge with cloud systems like Azure or GCP.
• Clear understanding of design principles for large-scale robust platforms.

Responsibilities

• Review project requirements and convert them into effective technical solutions.
• Collect information such as design documents, PRDs, and wireframes.
• Write and develop code, and perform unit testing for quality.
• Update team members and stakeholders on project status and issues.
• Collaborate with project-specific and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure on-time delivery and smooth hand-offs.
• Review and provide feedback on proposed solutions; participate in design and code reviews.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring/Spring Boot

Microservices

NoSQL databases

Kafka

Cloud platforms

System design principles

Tools

Cosmos

MongoDB

Azure

GCP

Job description

Location - Sunnyvale, CA--> Hybrid- 2/3 days a week + Inperson interview required.

** Unfortunately no visa sponsorship available now or in the future**

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include thoroughly reviewing project requirements and converting them into effective technical solutions. This process involves collecting necessary information such as design documents, product requirements, and wireframes. The candidate will also be responsible for writing and developing code, as well as performing unit testing to ensure code quality and reliability.

Communication is a key aspect of the role, requiring the candidate to update team members and stakeholders on project status and any issues that arise.

Collaboration with both project-specific and cross-functional teams is essential, especially when troubleshooting open issues and resolving bugs.

The candidate must ensure projects are delivered on time and that all hand-offs are smoothly executed.

Additional duties include interacting with the project manager to provide insights and input for the project plan.

The candidate is expected to review and provide feedback on proposed solutions, participate in design and code reviews for any changes, and ensure that the team’s work meets the required standards and deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Strong core Java and J2EE knowledge
• In-depth understanding of Java Spring, Spring Boot applications
• Hands-on knowledge of building large-scale microservices for highly scalable and robust platforms
• In-depth understanding of NoSQL database implementations, like Cosmos, MongoDB, etc.
• Strong knowledge of messaging systems like Kafka
• Hands-on knowledge and experience with cloud systems like Azure, GCP
• Clear understanding of design principles for building large-scale, robust platforms