Java GenAI Backend Engineer – Cloud-Native Microservices

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation in the United States is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer (GenAI) to build scalable, cloud-native enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Azure, Kafka, and SQL while leveraging Generative AI.

You will work in an Agile environment designing AI-driven workflows and agents to accelerate the SDLC and deliver innovative solutions for a large healthcare technology ecosystem. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices architecture.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Apache Kafka, and SQL for cloud-native solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Codex for AI-assisted development and testing.
• Ability to design and integrate AI agents into SDLC workflows.
• Knowledge of Claude or similar LLM-based tools for GenAI development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Java applications, REST APIs, and microservices using Spring Boot.
• Build and support cloud-native solutions deployed on Microsoft Azure.
• Develop and maintain event-driven integrations and distributed systems utilizing Apache Kafka.
• Create and optimize backend services and data-driven applications using SQL.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as Codex to accelerate coding, refactoring, testing, debugging, and documentation activities.
• Design, develop, and integrate AI agents that enhance and automate software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• Utilize Generative AI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs), including Claude and similar technologies, to improve engineering productivity and solution delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, product owners, and fellow developers, to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives to promote engineering excellence and innovation.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Azure

Kafka

SQL

Codex

Claude/GenAI

AI Agents

AIDLC

Job description

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation in the United States is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer (GenAI) to build scalable, cloud-native enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Azure, Kafka, and SQL while leveraging Generative AI.

You will work in an Agile environment designing AI-driven workflows and agents to accelerate the SDLC and deliver innovative solutions for a large healthcare technology ecosystem. Visa sponsorship is not available.