Senior Full Stack Java Developer w/AWS (Hybird)

Cognizant; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays + PTO

401(k) plan

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer with AWS experience to design, develop, and implement scalable enterprise applications. You’ll collaborate with architects, product owners, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality technology solutions.

You will work on RESTful and SOAP services, front-end Angular, back-end Node.js, and event-driven architectures with Kafka.

Qualifications

• Strong experience developing enterprise applications using Java, J2EE, Hibernate, and Spring Boot.
• 7+ years of experience.
• Hands-on experience building and integrating RESTful APIs, SOAP services, XML, and microservices architectures.
• Proficiency in Angular (11+) and Node.js for full stack application development.
• Experience with cloud-native development and deployment using AWS services.
• Strong knowledge of Kafka and event-driven application design.
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL.
• Solid understanding of reactive programming, functional programming concepts, and distributed systems.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex applications and work effectively in Agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications using Java, J2EE, Spring Boot.
• Build and enhance RESTful and SOAP-based services, ensuring secure and reliable system integrations.
• Develop responsive front-end solutions using Angular and backend services using Node.js.
• Implement event-driven and reactive architectures leveraging Kafka, Spring WebFlux, and functional programming principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex technical issues and deliver high-quality releases.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security across cloud-based environments.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote engineering best practices.
• Document technical designs, integrations, and data flows while contributing to proof-of-concepts and innovation initiatives.

Skills

Java

J2EE

Hibernate

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

XML

Microservices

Angular

Node.js

AWS

Kafka

SQL

NoSQL

Reactive programming

Agile

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Senior Full Stack Java Developer w/AWS

About the role

As a Senior Full Stack Java Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and implementing scalable enterprise applications that support critical business functions. You will be a valued member of the engineering team, collaborating closely with architects, product owners, business stakeholders, and fellow developers to deliver innovative, high-quality technology solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications using Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, and modern design patterns.
• Build and enhance RESTful and SOAP-based services, ensuring secure and reliable system integrations.
• Develop responsive front-end solutions using Angular and backend services using Node.js.
• Implement event-driven and reactive architectures leveraging Kafka, Spring WebFlux, and functional programming principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex technical issues and deliver high-quality releases.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security across cloud-based environments.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote engineering best practices.
• Document technical designs, integrations, and data flows while contributing to proof-of-concepts and innovation initiatives.

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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC . Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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.

What you need to have to be considered

• Strong experience developing enterprise applications using Java, J2EE, Hibernate, and Spring Boot.
• 7+ years of experience.
• Hands-on experience building and integrating RESTful APIs, SOAP services, XML, and microservices architectures.
• Proficiency in Angular (11+) and Node.js for full stack application development.
• Experience with cloud-native development and deployment using AWS services.
• Strong knowledge of Kafka and event-driven application design.
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL.
• Solid understanding of reactive programming, functional programming concepts, and distributed systems.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex applications and work effectively in Agile development environments.

These will help you stand out

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Experience designing high-availability, large-scale enterprise systems.
• Exposure to performance tuning, monitoring, and observability tools.
• Prior experience mentoring developers and leading technical initiatives.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until Dec 3rd, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $ 62,500 to $99,000 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

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law