Senior Java Backend Engineer - Spring Boot Microservices

Cognizant; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant in Hawaii seeks a Java Backend Developer to lead backend design and development using Spring Boot and microservices. You will be the primary point of contact for Java domain queries and collaborate with management, teammates and clients.

This role emphasizes scalable software and strong collaboration across teams. This hybrid role requires 3 days per week in a Cognizant office in Sunnyvale, CA, with flexibility to work with teams across locations.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Spring boot Microservices and Java for full stack development.
• Expertise in Commerce Full Stack Engineering with focus on Java technologies.
• 6–10 years of software development experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model and day shift.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust software applications using Spring Boot Microservices to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software components.
• Implement best practices in software development to enhance performance and scalability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers to foster skill development.
• Oversee code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to maintain system reliability.
• Optimize application performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions.
• Participate in architectural discussions to drive innovation and efficiency in software design.
• Ensure software solutions are aligned with business goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for software applications.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Contribute to the improvement of development processes and methodologies.

Skills

Spring boot Microservices

Java

Hybrid work experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

Cognizant in Hawaii seeks a Java Backend Developer to lead backend design and development using Spring Boot and microservices. You will be the primary point of contact for Java domain queries and collaborate with management, teammates and clients.

This role emphasizes scalable software and strong collaboration across teams. This hybrid role requires 3 days per week in a Cognizant office in Sunnyvale, CA, with flexibility to work with teams across locations.