Remote Java Spring Full-Stack Engineer | Microservices Hero

Cognizant; Cheyenne (WY); Remote; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Fullstack Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications using Java 7/8, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot. You will work with architects, analysts, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust backend services.

Responsibilities include leading components, APIs, and microservices, translating business needs into technical designs, and mentoring junior developers while ensuring quality code and production readiness.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Java 7/8 development.
• Experience developing applications using Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
• Proven experience building REST APIs, microservices, and backend services.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and application design principles.
• Experience utilizing Java 8 functional programming features, including Lambda expressions, Streams API, and Optional classes.
• Knowledge of code reviews, debugging, troubleshooting, and application performance tuning.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional team environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications using Java 7/8, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
• Lead the development and implementation of application components, microservices, REST APIs, and backend services following established SDLC practices.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical designs, specifications, and development activities.
• Develop high-quality, reusable, and maintainable code utilizing coding standards, design patterns, and industry best practices.
• Leverage Java 8 functional programming capabilities, including Lambda expressions, Streams API, and Optional classes, to enhance application performance and code quality.
• Collaborate with architects, business analysts, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
• Perform code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior developers.
• Participate in performance tuning, troubleshooting, debugging, and production support activities.
• Ensure application security, reliability, scalability, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Support automated build and deployment processes through CI/CD pipelines and version control systems.

Skills

Java 7/8 development

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

SDLC

Java 8 functional programming

CI/CD pipelines

Version control

Debugging

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Fullstack Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications using Java 7/8, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot. You will work with architects, analysts, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust backend services.

Responsibilities include leading components, APIs, and microservices, translating business needs into technical designs, and mentoring junior developers while ensuring quality code and production readiness.