Senior Java Backend Engineer: Cloud-Native Microservices

Cognizant; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to design, build, and support scalable enterprise applications. The role emphasizes cloud-native architectures across Azure, AWS, or GCP with microservices and Kafka-driven event processing.

You will work with architects, product owners, and stakeholders to deliver quality solutions, leveraging Docker/Kubernetes and AI-assisted tools like GitHub Copilot to boost productivity. Hybrid work in Bentonville, AR is available.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on enterprise Java experience with Spring Boot and microservices.
• Experience with Apache Kafka for event-driven architectures.
• Strong Hibernate/JPA and advanced SQL skills.
• Cloud deployment on Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Docker and Kubernetes experience for containerized deployments.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, testing, and deployment troubleshooting.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Java 11/17/21, Spring Boot, J2EE, and Microservices architecture.
• Build and support event-driven applications using Apache Kafka, including messaging, asynchronous processing, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Develop and optimize database solutions using Hibernate/JPA and advanced SQL, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Deploy, support, and manage cloud-native applications on Azure, AWS, and/or GCP; using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable improvements.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve coding, testing, and debugging.

Skills

Java backend development

Microservices architecture

CI/CD practices

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

Hibernate/JPA

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to design, build, and support scalable enterprise applications. The role emphasizes cloud-native architectures across Azure, AWS, or GCP with microservices and Kafka-driven event processing.

You will work with architects, product owners, and stakeholders to deliver quality solutions, leveraging Docker/Kubernetes and AI-assisted tools like GitHub Copilot to boost productivity. Hybrid work in Bentonville, AR is available.