Java Backend Engineer, Spring Boot Microservices (Hybrid)

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

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.