Senior Full Stack Developer – Java & Spring Boot and Angular

Cognizant; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan

Parental Leave

Stock awards

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Java Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and deliver scalable enterprise applications using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Angular 17+. You will collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to build high-quality digital solutions.

The role emphasizes RESTful APIs, microservices, data persistence with JPA/Hibernate, and CI/CD with Docker. Hybrid work with 2-3 days in Lake Mary, FL or Pittsburgh, PA or Westborough, MA, offering flexible

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience building enterprise applications with Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
• Strong experience designing RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Hands-on Angular 17+ and TypeScript development; familiarity with frontend integration.
• Data access layers with JPA/Hibernate and relational/NoSQL databases; event-driven skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services with Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
• Build and support RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Develop UI components with Angular 17+ and collaborate with UX teams.
• Implement data persistence with JPA/Hibernate and ensure performance.
• Participate in code reviews, CI/CD, tests, containerization, and deployments with Docker/Git.

Skills

Java 17+

Spring Boot

Angular 17+

RESTful APIs

Microservices

TypeScript

Kafka

CI/CD

Camunda

Tools

Docker

Git

CI/CD Pipelines

Kubernetes

Job description

About the role

As a Senior Java Full Stack Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and delivering scalable enterprise applications using modern Java and Angular technologies. You will be a valued member of the development team and work collaboratively with architects, product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality digital solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and modern software engineering practices.
• Build and support RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven solutions that deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing applications.
• Develop and enhance user interfaces using Angular 17+ while collaborating closely with front-end and UX teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Implement data persistence solutions using JPA/Hibernate and relational or NoSQL databases while ensuring performance and data integrity.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, CI/CD processes, containerization, and deployment activities utilizing technologies such as Docker, Git, and automated delivery pipelines.

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Lake Mary, FL, or Pittsburgh, PA or Westborough, MA. 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. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.

*Please note that this position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future*

What you need to have to be considered

• 6+ years of experience developing enterprise applications using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and modern software development methodologies.
• Strong experience designing and developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed applications.
• Hands-on experience with Angular 17+ and modern TypeScript development.
• Experience implementing data access layers using JPA/Hibernate and working with relational or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Kafka, MQ, or other messaging technologies supporting event-driven architectures.
• Strong knowledge of Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Camunda.
• Knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

These will help you stand out

• Experience developing AI-enabled applications or integrating AI capabilities into enterprise solutions.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience designing large-scale, highly available enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of API standards beyond REST, including SOAP-based integrations.
• Experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring developers, and driving engineering best practices.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until October 1, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $70,000 and $131,500, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, 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 Company Contributions
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan