Senior Java Developer

Cognizant; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and support scalable enterprise applications leveraging modern Java, microservices, and AI-driven capabilities. The role emphasizes cloud-enabled solutions, AI Agent implementations, and secure distributed architectures.

Hybrid role based in Austin with a flexible working model. 7+ years of Java experience and strong Spring expertise are required, along with REST APIs, Kafka, and database knowledge.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with Java/J2EE and modern Java versions.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
• Experience developing REST APIs and microservices.
• Experience building or integrating AI-powered applications or AI Agents.
• Strong knowledge of Hibernate, Oracle, and Cassandra.
• Experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures.
• Experience developing cloud-based enterprise applications.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Java/J2EE, modern Java, and Spring Framework.
• Build and support Spring Boot-based RESTful microservices.
• Develop AI Agent solutions and integrate AI capabilities into business applications.
• Design and implement data solutions using Hibernate, Oracle, and Cassandra.
• Develop batch processing jobs and event-driven applications using Kafka.
• Build scalable, secure, and cloud-enabled applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Troubleshoot application issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

AI Agents

Hibernate

Oracle

Cassandra

Kafka

Cloud apps

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

CI/CD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in modern Java technologies, microservices architecture, and AI-driven application development. In this role, you will design, develop, and support scalable enterprise applications while leveraging emerging AI technologies to enhance business processes and customer experiences.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build high-performing, secure, and cloud-enabled solutions that support critical business operations. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative AI Agent implementations, distributed systems, and modern enterprise architecture using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, cloud services, and enterprise databases.

In This Role, You Will

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Java/J2EE, modern Java, and Spring Framework.
• Build and support Spring Boot-based RESTful microservices.
• Develop AI Agent solutions and integrate AI capabilities into business applications.
• Design and implement data solutions using Hibernate, Oracle, and Cassandra.
• Develop batch processing jobs and event-driven applications using Kafka.
• Build scalable, secure, and cloud-enabled applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Troubleshoot application issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Work model: Hybrid

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position with 3 days at the office. 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.

What You Need To Have To Be Considered

• 7+ years of experience with Java/J2EE and modern Java versions.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
• Experience developing REST APIs and microservices.
• Experience building or integrating AI-powered applications or AI Agents.
• Strong knowledge of Hibernate, Oracle, and Cassandra.
• Experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures.
• Experience developing cloud-based enterprise applications.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, and AI Agent frameworks.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized environments.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Experience building large-scale distributed systems.
• Java, cloud, or AI-related certifications.

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.

Important Disclaimers

• Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Salary And Compensation

The annual salary for this position will be between $82,000 to 93,500 per year depending on the 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.

Applications will be received by September 17th, 2026.

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.

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.