Senior Java Backend Engineer - Spring Microservices (Hybrid)

Cognizant; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Cognizant in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Java Backend Developer to design and develop robust software using Spring Boot microservices. You will be the primary contact for Java domain questions and collaborate with management, teammates and clients to deliver high‑quality solutions.

The role requires 6–10 years in software development, strong Java and Spring Boot skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid model with three days per week in an office.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java development and Spring Boot Microservices.
• Experience in Commerce Full Stack Engineering with a focus on Java technologies.
• 6–10 years of software development experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust software applications using Spring Boot Microservices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of components.
• Implement best practices to improve performance and scalability.
• Provide mentorship to junior developers and oversee code reviews.
• Oversee coding standards and troubleshoot complex issues to maintain reliability.
• Contribute to architectural discussions to drive innovation in software design.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for applications.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot Microservices

Job description

Cognizant in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Java Backend Developer to design and develop robust software using Spring Boot microservices. You will be the primary contact for Java domain questions and collaborate with management, teammates and clients to deliver high‑quality solutions.

The role requires 6–10 years in software development, strong Java and Spring Boot skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid model with three days per week in an office.