Java Sr. Developer

Cognizant; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Zusammenfassung

Cognizant is seeking a Sr Java Developer in Sunnyvale, CA, to design scalable architectures leveraging Springboot microservices and Java-based full stack commerce solutions. The role emphasizes cloud, automation, observability, and secure, reliable delivery across backend and frontend integration.

Responsibilities include guiding end-to-end solution design, defining microservice standards, and driving adoption of robust coding patterns and testing strategies.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced expertise in designing Springboot microservices architectures for high-volume transactions.
• Strong proficiency in Java-based full stack engineering for commerce platforms.
• Experience with RESTful API design and data modeling for distributed systems.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks, build tools, and version control systems to ensure reliable pipelines.
• Knowledge of performance tuning, caching, and asynchronous processing for latency-sensitive workloads.
• Understanding of security practices, authentication mechanisms, and data protection in production systems.
• Experience with containerized deployments and cloud-ready architectures to support scalable infra.

Aufgaben

• Design scalable and resilient architectures using Springboot microservices for enterprise digital initiatives.
• Guide end-to-end solution design across backend services and frontend integration.
• Define standards for microservice decomposition, service contracts, and data flows.

Kenntnisse

Springboot microservices design

Java full stack engineering

API design & data modeling

Testing frameworks & build tools

Observability & monitoring

Security practices & data protection

Cloud readiness & containerization

Tools

Springboot

Docker

Git

Jobbeschreibung

Sr Java Developer

About the Role

We are seeking a professional to design scalable and resilient application architectures that leverage springboot microservices and java based full stack commerce solutions to support complex enterprise digital initiatives. This role will apply expertise in cloud, java, automation, observability, monitoring to deliver reliable, scalable solutions and support business objectives. The successful candidate will also guide end to end solution design across backend services and frontend integration to ensure seamless commerce flows that meet performance reliability and usability targets. Strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to translate requirements into effective delivery are important for success in this position.

In This Role, You Will

• Design scalable and resilient application architectures that leverage Springboot microservices and Java based full stack commerce solutions to support complex enterprise digital initiatives


• Guide end to end solution design across backend services and frontend integration to ensure seamless commerce flows that meet performance reliability and usability targets


• Define standards for microservice decomposition service contracts and data flows that enable modular development straightforward maintenance and future platform expansion


• Review application designs and code implementations from development teams to ensure alignment with architectural best practices security guidelines and enterprise technology strategy


• Collaborate with product owners and business stakeholders to translate commerce requirements into technical architectures that optimize transaction throughput and customer experience


• Drive adoption of effective coding patterns testing strategies and observability practices for Springboot microservices that improve system reliability and incident resolution times


• Coordinate with infrastructure and platform teams to optimize deployment pipelines environment configurations and resource utilization for hybrid work model delivery and day shift operations


• Evaluate emerging tools frameworks and patterns in the Java ecosystem to recommend pragmatic improvements that enhance developer productivity and reduce technology risk


• Provide detailed technical guidance and reference implementations that help engineering teams deliver robust APIs secure integrations and maintainable commerce functionalities


• Analyze system performance and error metrics to identify architectural bottlenecks propose targeted remediation actions and support continuous optimization of critical services


• Document architectural decisions non functional requirements and integration patterns in clear blueprints that enable consistent implementation across distributed teams without requiring travel


• Partner with quality engineering and operations teams to ensure test coverage automation strategies and monitoring solutions are aligned with architecture goals for stability and scalability


• Support incident analysis and root cause investigations by providing architectural insights that reduce recurring issues and improve the resilience of business critical commerce journeys

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 Sunnyvale, CA. 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

• Demonstrate advanced expertise in designing and implementing Springboot microservices architectures that handle high volume transactions and complex business rules in enterprise environments


• Apply strong proficiency in Java based full stack engineering for commerce platforms including backend services integration patterns and modern web application practices in a hybrid work setting


• Bring solid experience with API design RESTful principles and data modeling that support interoperable systems and robust communication between distributed services


• Utilize hands on knowledge of testing frameworks build tools and version control systems to ensure reliable delivery pipelines and consistent quality across microservices components


• Show familiarity with performance tuning techniques caching approaches and asynchronous processing methods that improve latency and throughput for digital commerce workloads


• Use understanding of security practices authentication mechanisms and data protection strategies to safeguard transaction flows and sensitive customer information in production systems


• Leverage experience with containerized deployments and cloud ready architectures to support scalable infrastructure design in alignment with organizational standards and day shift operations

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $95,000 - $130,000 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