Remote Java GenAI Developer | Spring Boot & Azure

Cognizant; Cheyenne (WY); 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 is seeking a Java Developer (GenAI) to design, develop, and maintain enterprise Java applications and microservices with AI-enhanced tooling. You will build cloud-native solutions on Azure, implement Kafka-driven integrations, and apply Codex and Claude GenAI to accelerate delivery.

The role emphasizes AI-driven SDLC workflows, collaboration with architects and product teams, and delivering scalable, secure software for a large-scale healthcare

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices architecture.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Apache Kafka, and SQL for cloud-ready services.
• Hands-on experience with Codex for AI-assisted development.
• Ability to design and integrate AI agents into SDLC workflows.
• Knowledge of Claude or similar GenAI tools and responsible GenAI usage.
• Core skills: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Azure, Kafka, SQL, Codex, Claude/GenAI, AI Agents, AIDLC.

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 and modern software engineering best practices.
• 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 SDLC processes.
• Utilize Generative AI tools and LLMs, including Claude and similar technologies, to improve productivity and delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Azure

Kafka

SQL

Codex

Claude/GenAI

AI Agents

AIDLC

Tools

Azure

Kafka

SQL

Job description

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking a Java Developer (GenAI) to design, develop, and maintain enterprise Java applications and microservices with AI-enhanced tooling. You will build cloud-native solutions on Azure, implement Kafka-driven integrations, and apply Codex and Claude GenAI to accelerate delivery.

The role emphasizes AI-driven SDLC workflows, collaboration with architects and product teams, and delivering scalable, secure software for a large-scale healthcare